Benzene Exposure Associated with Sperm Aneuploidy

Benzene, the environmental pollutant associated with leukemia, is still used in a widespread manner in many industrial settings.  A recent study has shown that benzene appeared to increase the frequencies of aneuploid sperm, which can cause chromosomal abnormality syndromes in human offspring.  This can even occur in men whose air benzene exposure was at or below the U.S. permissible exposure limit.

Prior reports have indicated an association between high-concentration benzene exposure and increased frequencies of sperm with chromosomal disomy, as well as sperm with chromosomal aberrations. When observing a group of men with benzene expsosure versus a group of men with no exposure, it was found that sperm aneuploidy increased across low- and high-exposed groups.

The authors of this benzene exposure study concluded that benzene appeared to increase the frequencies of aneuploid sperm for chromosomes associated with chromosomal abnormality syndromes, even in men whose air benzene exposure was at concentrations at or below the permissible exposure limit.

Our Benzene Attorneys are here to answer any questions you may have about your exposure to Benzene, even if many years ago and any related illnesses or conditions you may be suffering from.