Thyroid Function and some Biochemical Indices in Male Active Smokers in Calabar Metropolis

Thyroid Function and some Biochemical Indices in Male Active Smokers in Calabar Metropolis

Alterations in the homeostasis of biomolecules and multiple organ dysfunctions associated with cigarette smoke may suggest a dose dependent mechanism. This study assessed the triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), thyrotropin (TSH), calcium (Ca), albumin and vitamin C levels in relation to smoking p...

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Main Authors: Nsonwu-Anyanwu Augusta Chinyere, Egbe Edmund Richard, Offor Sunday Jeremaiah, Adeola Segun, Usoro Chinyere Adanna Opara, Ogundipe Sunday
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Islamic Azad University 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Chemical Health Risks
Subjects:
Cigarette
Smokers
Thyroid function
Albumin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Online Access:http://www.jchr.org/index.php/JCHR/article/view/690

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