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In this overview, the epidemiologic evidence regarding the influence of paternal exposures in the etiology of pregnancy outcomes will be presented. These outcomes, covering the spectrum of fetal survival and development exclusive of birth defects, have been the subject of a number of studies that include paternal factors. Most of the research has focused on miscarriage as the endpoint, and among those, most have been concerned with occupational exposures. Public concern with such issues as Agent Orange exposure among male veterans who served in Vietnam has lead to a concentration on occupational exposures rather than lifestyle factors such as tobacco or alcohol use.
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Savitz, D.A. (1994). Paternal Exposures and Pregnancy Outcome: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Low Birth Weight, Preterm Delivery. In: Olshan, A.F., Mattison, D.R. (eds) Male-Mediated Developmental Toxicity. Reproductive Biology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1877-8_16
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