Inflammatory Markers Like C-Reactive Protein Reduce with Smoking Cessation

Research reports of reduced inflammatory responses with low smoking intensity and increased time since smoking cessation.The Inflammatory Marker, C-reactive protein is a protein found in the blood. Its levels in the blood rise in response to inflammation.High levels of C-reactive protein in the blood increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.Other Researches related high risks of Diabetes and Hypertension with increased C-reactive protein levels in blood.That is why, the presence of this important factor in the current and former smokers was studied.

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What the Research Involved ?

Statistics of the Inflammatory Marker in Current Smokers :

S.No. Cigarettes/Day C-Reactive Protein
1. 30+ 1.91
2. 20-29 1.76
3. 10-19 1.33
4. 1-9 1

Statistics of the Inflammatory Marker in Former Smokers :

S.No. Years Since Last Smoked C-Reactive Protein
1. Less than 1 1.38
2. 1-3 1.38
3. 3-5 1.92
4. 5-7 1.29
5. 7-9 1.42
6. More than 9 1.02

The inflammatory marker, C-reactive protein was found to reduce with time and number of smoked cigarettes in former and current smokers.

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