Trends in male infertility burden in South Asia: a 30-year analysis of DALYs, prevalence, and future projections based on GBD 2021
Male infertility is increasing worldwide, with South Asia experiencing the most pronounced burden. While rising trends suggest improved detection, healthcare inequalities persist. Targeted interventions are essential to mitigate the growing impact of male infertility in the region.
Authors
- Tahir Mehmood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9775-8093)
- Ali Afzal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8298-3896)
- Muhammad Maqbool (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7360-7047)
- Mahnoor Fatima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9243-7960)
- Chatchai Muanprasat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6849-6637)
- Tayyba Jan
- Samina Ashraf
- Muhammad Babar Khawar
- Kaleem Maqsood
- Humayoun Huma Maqbool
Institutions
- Lahore College for Women University (PK)
- University of the Punjab (PK)
- Lahore Garrison University (PK)
- Ramathibodi Hospital (TH)
- Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (PK)
- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (CN)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Yangzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frph.2025.1697925
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70
Funders
- Mahidol University