Time to pregnancy among the wives of Finnish greenhouse workers

Sallmén, Markku; Liesivuori, Jyrki; Taskinen, Helena; Lindbohm, Marja Liisa; Anttila, Ahti; Aalto, Lea; Hemminki, Kari

doi:10.5271/sjweh.709

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“…While several studies have found associations between paternal occupational solvent exposure and increased risk of poor reproductive outcome (e.g., [Taskinen et al 1989;Lindbohm et al 1990Lindbohm et al , 1992Lindbohm et al , 2007Sallmen et al 1995Sallmen et al , 1998Sallmen et al , 2003Sallmen et al , 2008), there is only one similar study of paternal toluene ''abuse.'' Inhalation exposures that begin to approach the levels seen in toluene abuse can have deleterious consequences on male reproductive function.…”

Section: Impact Of Toluene On Fertility and Reproductive Functionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reproductive Toxicology and Teratology of Abused Toluene

Hannigan

Bowen

2010

Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine

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Reproductive Toxicology and Teratology of Abused TolueneToluene is an organic solvent that is widely used by industry and is ubiquitous in our environment. As a result, exposure to solvents like toluene in workrelated settings (i.e., relatively constant, low-level exposures) or through inhalant abuse (i.e., relatively intermittent, high-level exposures) is increasing for many women of reproductive age. Evidence suggests that the risk for pregnancy problems, as well as developmental delays and neurobehavioral difficulties, is higher for the children of women who have been exposed to high concentrations of organic solvents during pregnancy than for those who have not. These risks appear to be higher in cases of abuse exposure to solvents such as toluene, particularly in comparison to the risk for teratogenic outcomes with occupational solvent exposure. Despite this, the reproductive toxicology and teratology following abuse of toluene and other inhalants remains under-investigated. This brief review describes the current state of our understanding of the reproductive and teratogenic risk of gestational toluene abuse. The data to date suggest that the high levels of toluene exposure typical with inhalant abuse are more detrimental to fetal development than typical occupational exposure, and preclinical paradigms can be beneficial for investigating the processes and risks of prenatal solvent exposure. While substantial research has been done on the reproductive effects of occupational exposures to organic solvents, more research is needed on the outcomes and mechanisms of exposures typical of inhalant abuse.

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Section: Impact Of Toluene On Fertility and Reproductive Functionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reproductive Toxicology and Teratology of Abused Toluene

Hannigan

Bowen

2010

Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine

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“…Among 8038 workers recruited, 62% had handled and applied various pesticide mixtures (DDT, lindane, atrazine, carbaryl, carbon tetrachloride, mancozeb and maneb, organochloride compounds, carbamates, organophosphorus compounds, phenoxy herbicides); these workers all reported a lengthening of the time of onset of the menopause, of about three to five months (Farr et al, 2006). A Danish study of women distributing pesticides in greenhouses found a clear reduction in fertility (reduced fecundity pregnancies per month while trying to get pregnant) (Abell et al, 2000); this was also seen in Finnish workers (Taskinen et al, 1995;Sallmen et al, 2003). In the USA the incidence of lowered fertility was three times higher in women exposed to pesticides than among other women agriculture workers, and as much as nine times higher than non-agricultural workers Smith et al, 1997).…”

Section: Effects On Reproductive System and On Fetusmentioning

confidence: 91%

Effect on Workers’ Health Owing to Pesticides Exposure: Endocrine Target

Caporossi¹,

Papaleo²

2011

Pesticides in the Modern World - Effects of Pesticides Exposure

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“…Limited research has demonstrated an association between certain agricultural tasks and adverse health outcomes in women and infants. For example, handling or being exposed to pesticides has been linked to reduced fertility [1][2][3][4][5], elevated breast cancer risks [6] and higher risks for low birth weight [7], birth defects [8,9] and infant mortality [10]. Relatively few studies have assessed the health of female farmworkers distinctly from their male counterparts or the impact of agricultural work-related tasks on pregnancy outcomes.…”

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Occupational Risks and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes in Florida Farmworkers

Runkle

Flocks²,

Economos

et al. 2014

SSRN Journal

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Abstract:The agricultural industry has some of the highest incidence rates and numbers of occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States. Injuries and illnesses in agriculture result from accidents, falls, excessive heat, repetitive motion and adverse pesticide exposure. Women working in agriculture are exposed to the same hazards and risks as their male counterparts, but can face additional adverse impacts on their reproductive health. Yet, few occupational risk assessment studies have considered the reproductive health of female farmworkers. The objective of this community-based participatory research study was to conduct a retrospective, cross-sectional survey to collect information on workplace conditions and behaviors and maternal, pregnancy and infant health outcomes among a sample of female nursery and fernery farmworkers in Central Florida. Survey results showed that nursery workers were more likely to report health symptoms during their pregnancy than fernery workers. We also observed a self-reported increased risk of respiratory illness in the first year of life for infants whose mothers OPEN ACCESSInt. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2014, 11 7821 worked in ferneries. Our findings confirm that agricultural work presents potential reproductive hazards for women of childbearing age.

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Time to pregnancy among the wives of Finnish greenhouse workers

Cited by 57 publications

References 25 publications

Reproductive Toxicology and Teratology of Abused Toluene

Reproductive Toxicology and Teratology of Abused Toluene

Effect on Workers’ Health Owing to Pesticides Exposure: Endocrine Target

Occupational Risks and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes in Florida Farmworkers

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