A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile and Haematological Parameters in Women Beedi Rollers and Non Beedi Rollers in Rural Population of Solapur, Maharashtra
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Beedi industry is one of the most important unorganized agro industries which occupies important place in the national economy. Women beedi rollers start their profession at a very early stage of life and are exposed to tobacco dust for approximately 4–10 hr. each day. Monitoring of blood parameters may help to evaluate the exposure and risk. Aim and Objectives: The study was undertaken to know the effects of tobacco dust on lipid profile and various haematological parameters in women beedi rollers from the rural population of South Solapur, Maharashtra. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 subjects out of which, 50 were non beedi roller women and 50 were women beedi rollers selected from Ashwini Rural Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Kumbhari, Solapur, Maharashtra. Results: A highly significant increase in total cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)- cholesterol and triglyceride levels with a concomitant decrease in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)- cholesterol level in women beedi rollers was observed as compared with non beedi roller women (p<0.001). Atherogenic index of plasma was also significantly higher in women beedi rollers when compared with non beedi roller women (p<0.001). Haematological parameters like hemoglobin, RBC count, WBC count and platelet count were also found to be decreased in women beedi rollers as compared with non beedi roller women (p< 0.001). Conclusion: An altered lipid profile, increased atherogenic index and lower haematological parameters in women beedi rollers could contribute towards the development of systemic illness such as cardiovascular disease in them.
Authors and Affiliations
Pradnya S Dhotre, Abdul Kayyum A. Shaikh, Shree V Dhotre, Basavraj S Nagoba
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