Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Induced by Arsenic Exposure through Well Water Consumption in Taiwan
Author(s) -
FangI Hsieh,
Ti-Sheng Hwang,
YiChen Hsieh,
Hsiu-Chiung Lo,
ChienTien Su,
Hui-Shing Hsu,
HungYi Chiou,
ChienJen Chen
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
environmental health perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 282
eISSN - 1552-9924
pISSN - 0091-6765
DOI - 10.1289/ehp.10930
Subject(s) - medicine , erectile dysfunction , diabetes mellitus , odds ratio , testosterone (patch) , physiology , arsenic , national health and nutrition examination survey , risk factor , environmental health , endocrinology , population , materials science , metallurgy
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a profound impact on the quality of life of many men. Many risk factors are associated with ED, such as aging, sex hormone levels, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Arsenic exposure could damage peripheral vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the relationship between arsenic exposure and ED has seldom been evaluated.
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