Thyroid function determinants, calcium, phosphate and vitamin D in adult male smokers in Calabar, Nigeria

Cigarette smoke contains noxious substances associated with alteration in thyroid gland function and bone metabolism in smokers. Serum cotinine, triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH), calcium, phosphate and vitamin D levels were estimated in 100 smokers and 50 non-...

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Main Authors: Iya Eze Bassey, Uwem Okon Akpan, Omaleko Ekpele Elijah, Solomon Osang Bankong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Deccan College of Medical Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=276838