Smoking and dietary habits are among the most important of these factors. This study aimed to examine the relationship between smoking, different dietary patterns, and blood lipid levels. Ibn Al-Nafees Teaching Hospital selected 105 adults (ranging in age from 20 to 60) for the research. The participants were grouped according to their smoking status: non-smokers, cigarette smokers, e-cigarette users, and shisha smokers, 35 individuals were assigned to each of 3 nutritional categories: healthy, moderate, and unhealthy. They fasted for at least 8 hours was required before blood samples were taken for the purpose of measuring total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C, and HDL-C. When comparing the diet groups to the one that had a healthy lunch before, there were clear statistical differences. More specifically, levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C were significantly higher while levels of HDL-C were significantly lower in those with an unhealthy diet (p < 0.05). The results also proved a that smoking negatively affected lipid profiles, which was a major concern, in those who smoked cigarettes & hookah (p < 0.001). The results demonstrate that unhealthy dietary habits and smoking both elevate the hazard of cardiovascular illness via lowering lipid levels. Multimodal preventive initiatives that aim to change people behaviors, like choosing better dietary choices and initiating smoking-cessation clinics more soon, are emphasized via the results.
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