Men with Oligospermia at 150% Increased Cancer Risk for Family Members, Study Finds

Is oligospermia in men related to the risk of cancer in family members? Research shows that men with oligospermia have a nearly 150% higher chance of developing cancer among their blood relatives than men with normal sperm.

For the study, researchers used a database in Utah, USA, to collect information on male immediate relatives (parents, siblings, or children), second relatives (grandparents or nieces and nephews), and third relatives (great-grandparents or great-uncles and aunts). material. It is reported that the researchers analyzed data from 786 men who visited Utah fertility clinics from 1996 to 2017 and compared them with 5,600 men in the general population who had at least one child. Among the men with fertility problems, 426 had no sperm and 360 had severely low sperm levels.

The study found that family members of men with azoospermia had a 156% increased risk of bone and joint cancer, a 60% increased risk of lymphoma, a 56% increased risk of soft tissue cancer, and a 54% increased risk of thyroid cancer. The risk increased by 27%, and the risk of uterine cancer increased by 27%. For men with low sperm content, their relatives also have a 143% increased risk of bone and joint cancer, a 134% increased risk of testicular cancer, and a 16% increased risk of colon cancer.

Researchers have not concluded a link between sperm count and cancer, but are now sequencing the gene in the hope of finding specific genetic mutations that may trigger the link.

It’s not clear how many men in the United States have low or no sperm, but previous data estimated that 1 in 20 men suffer from infertility due to oligospermia.

The epidemic has passed, but many people are still wary, especially when flying, and worry about getting sick after flying. A senior flight attendant shared 5 “hygiene measures” for flying to reduce the risk of infection.

I’m an ex-flight attendant — these are the 5 hygiene tips you must follow pic.twitter.com/K2NG51FYSg

— New York Post (@nypost) February 11, 2024

Foreign media reported that senior flight attendant Jay Robert said that the level of cabin cleanliness varies greatly, so he would rather protect himself than get caught. Based on 20 years of on-board work experience, he came up with 5 major hygiene measures, which he recommends to passengers. .

1. Take an early flight

The reason is obvious, because a short-haul passenger plane makes at least 4 turns a day, and the plane usually does not perform a “deep” cleaning until it stops at night to prepare for the next day’s flight, so you can imagine that early flights are the cleanest.

2. Cover the seat with a blanket

The blankets provided by the airline are cleaned before each flight, but the seats are definitely not, so Robert has developed the habit of covering the seats with blankets, just like adding a layer of seat covers. He also pointed out that pillows sometimes contain saliva, sweat and even blood from passengers who have used them, so it is best to smell them before use. It is best to bring your own travel blanket and pillow.

3. The carpet is dirty

Airplane carpets can be very dirty, even leaving dried feces, urine and blood behind, which are often difficult to detect under dark carpets. Robert recommends using the plastic bags used to package the blankets provided by the airline and laying them on the floor before placing your hand luggage.

4. Never remove shoes

Since carpets can be very dirty, would you still walk on them barefoot? But many people don’t have this awareness and treat the cabin as their own home. In addition, if you are not sure whether you have foot odor, please do not remove your shoes, as this may cause “air quality” problems and foot odor will make other people uncomfortable.

5. Seat cleaning

Robert said that many flight attendants use disinfectant wipes to wipe every touchable surface around the seat, including seats, tables, screens, seat belts and control panels, because these are all areas that staff tend to forget to clean. area. As for the storage bag in front of the seat, it is best not to touch it, because as you can imagine, the inside can be very, very dirty.

2024-03-01 22:52:30

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