High sperm density among members of organic farmers' association.
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High Sperm Density Among Members of Organic Farmers Association "In a Danish study of reproductive effects of pesticides in male greenhouse workers, we found an unexpectedly high sperm density in members of an association of organic farmers, who manufacture their products without use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers. This is of interest in the light of evidence that indicates a world-wide decrease trend of sperm density in the general population."
منابع مشابه
Semen quality and sex hormones among organic and traditional Danish farmers. ASCLEPIOS Study Group.
OBJECTIVES To confirm or refute the hypothesis that organic farmers have higher sperm concentrations than traditional farmers. METHODS Traditional and organic farmers were selected randomly from central registers, and 171 traditional farmers and 85 organic farmers delivered one semen sample before the start of the spraying season. The participation rate was 28.8% among traditional farmers and...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Lancet
دوره 343 8911 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994