Overview of Occupational and Environmental Risks to Reproduction in Females

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• Personal Author:
  Goldman RH ; Wylie BJ
• Description:
  Reproduction is a general term that applies to all aspects of procreation. A reproductive hazard interferes with the ability of a couple to achieve a successful birth. Reproductive hazards affect fertility, conception, pregnancy, and/or delivery. Development refers to the growth and maturation of the embryo, fetus, infant, and child. A congenital defect in an organ system or limb, or an intellectual deficit that becomes manifest after birth, are examples of adverse developmental effects. Occupational and environmental risks to the reproductive system are a concern to many patients and a high public health priority. Well-known examples of devasting outcomes from exposure to teratogens include children born with limb malformations related to maternal use of thalidomide for insomnia or morning sickness, and children with severe neurologic problems related to maternal consumption of methyl mercury contaminated fish from Minamata Bay (Japan). This topic will review types of reproductive hazards, types of adverse outcomes, and the mechanisms by which environmental factors can impact female reproduction. Related information on occupational and environmental health as well as the impact of specific agents on reproduction is presented in detail separately. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Environment Environmental Exposure Fetus Men Occupational Health Pregnancy Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Urogenital System Women

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• Keywords:
  Environmental Exposure Environmental Factors Exposure Levels Fertility Hazards Health Effects Humans Reproduction Risk Factors
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Massachusetts ; OSHA Region 1
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-19
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20061366
• Citation:
  UpToDate in Medicine 2020 Mar; :1-19
• CAS Registry Number:
  2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (CAS RN 80-05-7) ; Lead (CAS RN 7439-92-1) ; Mercury (CAS RN 7439-97-6) ; Perfluorocarbons (CAS RN 308069-13-8)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2020
• Performing Organization:
  Harvard School of Public Health
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  UpToDate in Medicine
• End Date:
  20280630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/224908/cdc_224908_DS1.pdf
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