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This research examines the connection between employment history and infertility risk among women in the U.S.

March 5, 20260 citations

Infertility Risk and Employment History Among US Women: Findings From National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014.

CBCerine BenomarUniversity of Ottawa AKA. T. M. KonkleUniversity of Ottawa KPKaren P. PhillipsUniversity of Ottawa

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This research examines the connection between employment history and infertility risk among women in the U.S.
Analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014
Compared infertility measures among women in durable goods manufacturing versus those with no work history
Employed industry-level analysis to assess workplace impacts on reproductive health
Women employed in durable goods manufacturing report higher infertility rates than those with no work history
Industry-level factors may contribute significantly to reproductive health risks
The findings emphasize the need for workplace health interventions focusing on infertility risks

Abstract

Employment in durable goods manufacturing is associated with multiple self-reported infertility measures, compared to women with no work history. In the absence of individualized workplace risk assessments, industry-level analyses may better inform workplace health promotion, with emphasis on reproductive health protections.

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