Authored By:
Zhang G et al
Summary:
This is a cohort study that investigated the effects of mobile phone use on male reproductive health. A total of 794 college students were included in the study in 2013 and they were reassessed in 2014 and 2015 (the loss of follow up was around 16% and 28% in 2014 and 2015, respectively). The information on mobile phone use was self-reported and the semen parameters including sperm count, volume and concentration were analysed. The authors reported that the mobile phone call duration using mobile phones was significantly associated with decreased semen parameters and thus concluded that mobile phone use may impair male fertility.
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Environ Int 2016; 91 : 116 - 121
