| Document ID (ISN) | 62257 |
| CIS number |
94-973 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Strohmer H., Boldizsar A., Plöckinger B., Feldner-Busztin M., Feichtinger W. |
| Title |
Agricultural work and male infertility |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.587-592. Illus. 3 ref. |
| Abstract |
Data from couples (n=103) seeking artificial insemination with donor sperm because of poor sperm quality and a control group of couples treated by in-vitro fertilization due to female causes were analyzed according to the occupations of the spouses. Comparison of occupational categories revealed a significant difference in the prevalence of agricultural occupation (11/103 vs. 1/103, p<0.01) between the group with male factor infertility and the normospermic controls. These patients also reported more long-term exposure to several insecticides and other pesticides. These toxic chemicals probably have a detrimental effect on male fertility and therefore it is suggested that they should be handled with caution. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
antifertility effects; occupation disease relation; agriculture; insecticides; long-term exposure; pesticides |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic substances; agricultural operations; handling and storage |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Austria |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Antifertility and prenatal effects
Agriculture
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