Occupational use of high-level disinfectants and fecundity among nurses
Gaskins, Audrey J. ; Chavarro, Jorge E. ; Rich-Edwards, Janet W. ; Missmer, Stacey A. ; Laden, Francine ; Henn, Scott A. ; Lawson, Christina C.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
2017
43
2
171-180
chemicals ; disinfectants ; exposure ; fertility ; nurse ; personal protective equipment ; pregnant women ; reproductive hazards ; occupational risks
Psychosocial risks
http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3623
English
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"Occupational use of high-level disinfectants (HLD) was associated with reduced fecundity among nurses, particularly among women exposed for ?1 hour/week and who never used protective equipment (PE). Use of PE attenuated the adverse effects of HLD exposure on fecundity, reinforcing the notion that equipment designed to reduce dermal contact and inhalation may be effective in minimizing the health effects of these chemicals."
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