DENG Yan-ling, ZENG Qiang. Effects of exposure to drinking water disinfection byproducts on female reproductive health[J]. Journal of Environmental Hygiene, 2025, 15(1): 46-54. DOI: 10.13421/j.cnki.hjwsxzz.2025.01.006
    Citation: DENG Yan-ling, ZENG Qiang. Effects of exposure to drinking water disinfection byproducts on female reproductive health[J]. Journal of Environmental Hygiene, 2025, 15(1): 46-54. DOI: 10.13421/j.cnki.hjwsxzz.2025.01.006

    Effects of exposure to drinking water disinfection byproducts on female reproductive health

    • Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) are a group of pollutants irrelevant to the goal of disinfection produced when disinfectants react with organic precursors or inorganic chemicals in source water during the water disinfection process. Among the identified DBPs to date, trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids are generally in the highest concentrations and most frequently detected, which can enter the human body via various daily water use activities such as drinking, showering, and swimming. As potential high health hazards ubiquitous in drinking water, the impact of DBPs on female reproductive health has been an increasing concern. This paper reviews the effects of DBPs exposure on female reproductive health and the potential mechanisms of action, and proposes some perspectives for future research in this field. We aim to provide a reference for the assessment of DBPs-associated female reproductive health risks and the revision of drinking water standards.
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