Document ID (ISN) | 104576 |
CIS number |
06-71 |
Year |
2002 |
Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2002-152
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Title |
Reproductive health: Developing partnerships in the study of reproductive hazards in the workplace |
Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2002, USA, Apr. 2002. 1p. Illus. |
Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/2002-152.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
This information note gives an overview of the types of studies conducted by NIOSH copncerning reproductive hazards in the workplaces. NIOSH develops partnerships to conduct three types of field studies (health hazard evaluations, industry-wide studies and technical assistance). Male reproductive health assessments include studies of the neuroendocrine function, spermatogenesis and fecundability, genetic damage to spermatozoa and sexual function. Female reproductive health assessments include studies of the neuroendocrine function, ovulation, menstrual cycle defects and luteal phase defects. |
Descriptors (primary) |
antifertility effects; applied research; USA; public OSH institutions |
Descriptors (secondary) |
data sheet; hazard evaluation |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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Browse category(ies) |
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures Antifertility and prenatal effects
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