In recent decades, the decline in human fertility has emerged as a significant public health
concern, garnering global attention. There are numerous factors contributing to the decline …

Over the past 75 years there has been a remarkable rise in noncommunicable diseases
globally [1] that threaten reproductive health and capacity directly and indirectly. Genetic …

Introduction: Epidemiological evidence over the last few decades has consistently shown
that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is associated with adverse …

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s the crude human birth rate (live births per 1000
population) declined, indicating reduced fertility and suggesting a potential decline in …

Many reproductive and developmental health problems are caused by exposure to
chemicals that are widely dispersed in our environment. These problems include infertility …

Reducing exposure to toxic environmental agents is a critical area of intervention for
obstetricians, gynecologists, and other reproductive health care professionals. Patient …

A growing body of evidence suggests that environmental contaminants, including natural
gas, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and air pollution, are posing major threats to human …

The 2007 Summit on Environmental Challenges to Reproductive Health and Fertility
convened scientists, health care professionals, community groups, political representatives …

A comprehensive assessment of the effects of environmental agents (chemicals) on
reproduction requires characterization of the context of exposure. Such contextual factors …

People come into contact with potentially hazardous chemical contaminants as part of daily
life. Chemical contaminants arise from natural and anthropogenic sources. Chemical …