The impact of neighborhood socioeconomic status and racial composition on semen quality
Clinicians should incorporate socioeconomic factors into infertility evaluations and consider targeted interventions for men from disadvantaged neighborhoods. Public health policies aimed at improving environmental conditions, healthcare access, and lifestyle resources in deprived areas may mitigate adverse effects on male fertility.
Authors
- Kristina C. Hawkins
- Abdelmoneim I. Younis
- Georgia Pridgen
- Alexander Marion
Institutions
- Navicent Health (US)
- Mercer University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AJOG Global Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xagr.2026.100611
- Primary Topic
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wake Forest University