Maternal Exposure To Persistent Organic Pollutants Linked To Urologic Conditions In Boys

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 08:28 in Health & Medicine

Higher incidences of congenital anomalies, including cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) and hypospadias, were found in boys whose mothers had higher serum levels of certain organochlorine compounds, researchers say.

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