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Environmental Pollutants, Climate Change, and Its Far-reaching Impacts on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Evidence suggests that environmental pollutants may negatively impact the reproductive health of both men and women. The aim of the current editorial is to explore the complex and multifaceted impact of climate change on the sexual and reproductive health of individuals in order to spread awareness and create a discourse about the issue that ultimately leads to some policy and systematic changes that help the people in need of it. Environmental pollutants including heavy metals, fine particulate matter, and electromagnetic radiation are endocrine disruptors that significantly impact reproductive health of both males and females. Moreover, socioenvironmental factors such as food insecurity and financial instability may also exacerbate sexual health concerns by increasing risky behaviors and limited access to contraceptives or healthcare services.

Source: Journal of Psychosexual Health

DOI: 10.1177/26318318251333248

Authors: Adarsh Tripathi, T. S. Sathyanarayana Rao

Institutions: King George's Medical University, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, JSS Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409558591

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