Air pollution and male infertility: A meta-umbrella study of evidence on semen quality

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Authors

Ria Margiana · University of Indonesia

Maryam Abdulrahman Najim · University of Anbar

Aumaima Tariq Abed · University of Babylon

Samer Saleem Alshkarchy · Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Patricio Yánez-Moretta · Universidad Yachay Tech

K.D.V. Prasad · Symbiosis International University

Juan Jara-Santamaría

Abstract

This meta-umbrella analysis confirms consistent, modest negative associations between ambient air pollution and key semen quality parameters, underscoring air pollution as a modifiable risk factor for male infertility. Future studies should define threshold exposures and evaluate protective interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Sperm and Testicular Function Air Quality and Health Impacts Reproductive Biology and Fertility

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine

Volume 105, Issue 10, pp. e47806-e47806

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000047806

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