Association Between Fine Particle Waves and Sexual Function: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of the long-term persistently elevated air pollutants, often referred to as air pollution waves, on sexual function has not been sufficiently addressed.

Methods

This nationwide cross-sectional study involved 12,157 participants, with 5496 females and 5039 males. PM waves were characterized by daily average PM concentrations surpassing Grade II thresholds of China's ambient air quality standards (PM_2.5 > 75 μg/m³, PM₁₀ > 150 μg/m³) for three or more consecutive days (3-8 days). Male sexual function was assessed through the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) and the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT), while female sexual function was evaluated using the Female Sexual Function Index (FS

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11769323 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature