Estimation Of Hct Levels in Tobacco Smokers, Non - Tobacco Smokers, Raw Tobacco Chewers and Its Effects -A Study

Abstract

Aim & Objective: The aim of the study was to to compare and correlate with HCT values levels in blood in all the groups i.e.., smokers, Raw tobacco chewers, passive smokers, controls. Methodology: The Methodology followed for preparing this work is mostly the primary and secondary data. The primary data for the study are collected through OPD Department of TRR Medical College and hospital and Camp patients. We have taken Mission Hb [Haemoglobin Testing system] Meter Instrument was used to estimate Hb and HCT values in patient blood, with a Pricking Finger method free flow blood was collected in a graduated capillary tube and gently blood was transferred on the Hb strip and the reading was noticed and documented. Results: when we compare the study subjects there was a increase in HCT Levels in the smokers and raw tobacco chewers when compared with passive smokers and healthy controls. Conclusion: In this study HCT level of all study subjected.e.,. comparison of HCT % levels between different study subject groups has gradually increased from control vs passive smoker’s vs raw tobacco chewer and higher in smokers showed significant P-Value have showed positive correlation as per annova test. As per our study done with per multiple comparison of hb% levels comparison between different study subject groups by post hoc test –bonferroni method analysis results were mixed and showed significant values.