An Exploratory Analysis of Firefighter Reproduction through Survey Data and Biomonitoring.

ABSTRACT: Firefighters are occupationally exposed to chemicals that may affect fertility. To investigate this effect, firefighters were recruited to contribute blood, urine, breast milk or semen samples to (1) evaluate chemical concentrations and semen parameters against fertility standards and the general population; (2) assess correlations between chemical concentrations and demographics, fire exposure and reproductive history; and (3) consider how occupational exposures may affect reproduction. A total of 774 firefighters completed the online survey, and 97 firefighters produced 125 urine samples, 113 plasma samples, 46 breast milk samples and 23 semen samples. Blood, urine and breast milk samples were analysed for chemical concentrations (semivolatile organic compounds, volatile organic compound

SUBMITTER: Engelsman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10138572 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature