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Study shows correlation between male infertility and exposure to air pollution and between female infertility and noise pollution


A new nationwide study in Denmark has found a link between infertility and different types of pollution, with variations between men and women. Men exposed to air pollution over five years had a higher risk of infertility, while noise pollution was associated with infertility in women aged 35 to 45, a new study published in the British Medical Journal revealed.

The study, which included over 377,000 women and 526,000 men, focused on long-term exposure to road traffic noise and particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution. Previous research has shown that air pollution can impact sperm quality, while noise pollution can affect stress and sleep, potentially impacting infertility.

The findings were consistent across socioeconomic groups and urban, suburban, and rural areas. While the study did not establish a causal relationship between pollution and infertility, the researchers suggested that political measures to reduce pollution could improve birth rates in Western countries.

Although the study was observational and had limitations, further research is needed to confirm the findings and explore the impact of pollution on female fertility. Pollution levels in the workplace and other outdoor environments were not considered in the study, highlighting the need for more comprehensive research in this area.

Overall, the study adds to the growing body of evidence on the impact of pollution on fertility and underscores the importance of addressing environmental pollutants to improve reproductive health.

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