Environmental toxicology: Pesticides

Terje Svingen; Sofie Christiansen; Camilla Taxvig; Anne Marie Vinggaard

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.64383-0

Environmental toxicology: Pesticides

Terje Svingen, Sofie Christiansen, Camilla Taxvig, Anne Marie Vinggaard

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Pesticides are toxic substances that are deliberately released into our environment to kill or control living organisms. They have many beneficial qualities with regards to their intended use, but also carry with them potential harmful side effects for other living organisms that are inadvertently exposed, including humans. In this article, we will discuss some of the possible toxic effects they can have on male reproductive health. Of particular concern are pesticides with endocrine disrupting properties, which have been shown to interfere with male reproductive development. Early life exposure can prevent proper masculinization, having permanent consequences for the offspring.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Reproduction
Editors	Michael Skinner
Number of pages	5
Volume	1
Publisher	Academic Press
Publication date	2018
Edition	2
Pages	624-628
ISBN (Print)	9780128118993
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.64383-0
Publication status	Published - 2018

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