South Asia is a major producer and net exporter of tobacco. Over one‐third of tobacco
consumed regionally is smokeless. Traditional forms like betel quid, tobacco with lime and …

ContextHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a cardiovascular risk factor that is
gaining substantial interest as a therapeutic target. ObjectivesTo review the current and …

Over the past several years, US tobacco companies have expanded marketing and
promotion of ST products. A major aim of this statement is to review and summarize the …

Background: A worldwide epidemic of cardio vascular diseases is evolving, out of which
atherosclerosis appears to be the most frequent underlying cause. Cigarette smoking …

This article discusses the evolution of smokeless tobacco in the United States and interprets
the available data on cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular mortality associated …

Tobacco is a leading contributor to morbidity and mortality globally. Metabolic syndrome is a
constellation of abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, raised blood pressure, insulin …

Background Cigarette smoking increases the risk of develo** atherosclerosis and
ischaemic heart disease. Smoking‐induced oxidative stress is considered to favour …

Smoking is an important cardiovascular risk factor, however, use of smokeless tobacco has
not been well studied. Smokeless tobacco use is high in countries of South and Southeast …

Introduction Tobacco consumption is a major source of mortality and morbidity in India.
Prevalence of smokeless tobacco (ST) consumption in India is around 20%. Studies have …

Evidence suggests that physical activity has a beneficial effect of elevated high-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) on reducing coronary artery risk. However, previous studies …