Adult Organophosphate and Carbamate Insecticide Exposure and Sperm Concentration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Epidemiological Evidence.

Lauren B EllisKaren MolinaC Rebecca RobbinsMarlaina FreisthlerDaria SgargiDaniele MandrioliMelissa J Perry

Published in: Environmental health perspectives (2023)

This comprehensive investigation found sufficient evidence of an association between higher OP and NMC insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration in adults. Although additional cohort studies can be beneficial to fill data gaps, the strength of evidence warrants reducing exposure to OP and NMC insecticides now to prevent continued male reproductive harm. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP12678.

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