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

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence of the negative impacts of contemporary use insecticides on sperm concentration has increased over the last few decades; however, meta-analyses on this topic are rare.

Objectives

This investigation assessed the qualitative and quantitative strength of epidemiological evidence regarding adult exposure to two classes of contemporary use insecticides-organophosphates (OPs) and N-methyl carbamates (NMCs)-and sperm concentration using robust and reproducible systematic review and meta-analysis methods.

Methods

Three scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science), two U.S. government databases (NIOSHTIC-2 and Science.gov), and five nongovernmental organization websites were searched for relevant primary epidemiological studies published in any

SUBMITTER: Ellis LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10648769 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature