Endocrine-disrupting pesticide exposure relevant to reproductive health: a case study from Costa Rica.

ABSTRACT: Global pesticide use has increased significantly over the past decade, leading to greater exposure to contaminants and associated health risks. Endocrine-disrupting pesticides have gained attention due to their strong association with human reproductive impairments and rising global infertility rates. In Costa Rica, studies have reported reduced fertility among agricultural workers and a higher prevalence of male infertility in regions with intensive pesticide use. However, the prioritization of pesticides detected in human fluids, based on their potential impact on reproductive health, has not been conducted. Here, analyzing human biomonitoring studies in the country over the last 25 years, 13 pesticides were identified and prioritized. Mancozeb ranked highest (14.8%), followed by dieldri

SUBMITTER: Apu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003610 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature