SynthesisInternational archives of occupational and environmental health2016
Reproductive disorders among cosmetologists and hairdressers: a meta-analysis.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association of hairdressing with cancer and reproductive diseases: A systematic review.Journal of occupational health · 2022Pooled it
- Infertility Risk and Employment History Among US Women: Findings From National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014.American journal of industrial medicine · 2026Article
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- Effects of Thioglycolate Compounds in an Emerging Technique in the World of Cosmetics-Brow Lamination.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- The OCCHLTH Mnemonic-Construction and Content of a Tool for Increasing Awareness of Occupational Illness and Injury.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2024Review
- The dark side of beauty: an in-depth analysis of the health hazards and toxicological impact of synthetic cosmetics and personal care products.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- Occupational respiratory morbidity and associated factors among hairdressers in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2023Article
- The cost of beauty: Perspectives of salon workers in Kisumu City, Kenya.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- The association of prenatal exposure to benzophenones with gestational age and offspring size at birth.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2022Article
- Occupational Exposure of Hairdressers to Airborne Hazardous Chemicals: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Foetal ductus arteriosus constriction unrelated to non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs: a case report and literature review.Annals of medicine · 2021Review
- Maternal cosmetics use during pregnancy and risks of adverse outcomes: a prospective cohort study.Scientific reports · 2019Article
- Prevalence of abortion and adverse pregnancy outcomes among working women in Korea: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2017Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeOccupational risks for reproductive disorders among hairdressers and cosmetologists have been examined in numerous epidemiological studies, although the results of those studies have been inconsistent. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of published studies to evaluate the risks of reproductive disorders among cosmetologists and hairdressers.
methodsWe searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases, as well as the reference lists of relevant publications, to identify studies for our analysis. After careful consideration, 19 eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis. We also performed systematic evaluations of publication bias, heterogeneity, and publication quality.
resultsStudy-specific odds ratios (ORs) were weighted using the inverse of their variance to calculate fixed- and random-effect pooled estimates. The meta-analysis revealed a significantly increased risk of infertility (OR 1.15, 95 % CI 1.03-1.28), fetal death (OR 1.14, 95 % CI 1.04-1.24), and preterm delivery (OR 1.04, 95 % CI 1.00-1.07) among hairdressers and cosmetologists.
conclusionThese findings indicate that hairdressers and cosmetologists have a higher risk of reproductive disorders, compared to the general population.
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