Abstract   Background : Noise is the most common hazard in the workplace and noise induced   hearing loss considered to be the most common occupational disease as well.   Cigarette smoking, in some studies, has been known to induce hearing loss. The purpose   of this study was to evaluate the effect of contemporary exposure to occupational   noise and cigarette smoking on hearing.   Methods :...

Background: Considering the need for a better understanding of smoking among the student population and its impact on their mental health and their success, this study was conducted in Kerman Medical Sciences University. Methods: This cross-sectional study on 772 students, chosen by random sampling, was conducted in 2007. Subjects were assessed with 28-question questionnaires that included demo...

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A COVID-19 smoker’s paradox was identified during the early days of pandemic—many studies reported that smokers appeared to be protected against SARS-CoV-2 infections. Conversely, other added controversy with findings increased risk for in heavy smokers. Ciliary beat frequency (CBF) within ciliated epithelium nasal tract can stimulated a higher and provide protection transient exposure airway i...

The prevalence of obesity has doubled, with a concomitant increase in cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to compare the characteristics visceral, subcutaneous and peri-aortic adipose tissue determined computed tomography (CT) scans correlate them risk factors, anthropometric measures medication. An observational prospective was conducted, 177 subjects were included. Peri-aortic had highes...

Objectives: This paper aimed to examine the association between smoking status and intention get COVID-19 vaccine in a convenience sample of 226 Jordanian adults. Methods: Cross-sectional data on status, vaccination, attitudes toward- fear COVID-19, perceived susceptibility severity were collected. Descriptive comparative correlational bivariate multivariable statistical analyses used. Results:...

background: previous researches about the effect of smoking on semen quality are contradictory, and the mechanism behind the harmful effect of smoking on semen quality still remains unclear until today. objective: the objectives of this study are evaluation of the relationship between smoking and fertility, investigation of the effects of cigarette smoking on sperm parameters and detection of p...

objective: this study was done to explore the relationship between components of metabolic syndrome and smoking. materials and methods: in this analytical cross-sectional study in ahvaz, south west of iran, the gathering data sheet was completed. body mass index, abdominal and waist circumference, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, total cholesterol, ldl and hdl levels, systolic and diastolic b...

The ZZ genotype of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is strongly associated with COPD, even in never-smokers. Moderate AATD genotypes (MZ and SZ) have been shown to increase the severity COPD smokers. In this comparative study, we examine association between AATD, genotypes, smoking cessation. Two hundred ninety-three Irish people [MZ (n = 91), SZ 72), ZZ/rare 130)] completed a custom quest...