To date, men from North America, Europe, Australia are experiencing a decline in the quality of sperm (the number of spermatozoa is falling). And, if the trend continues, then in the near future, humanity may be on the verge of extinction, MedDaily reports with reference to the BBC. Scientists made this conclusion based on the results of an analysis of 200 independent studies.

Work says: the number of spermatozoa has halved in less than 40 years. In many respects, pollution of the environment with various toxic compounds. They can be found in pesticides and plastics.

Contribute to contribute obesity, smoking, stress, diet and even the habit of watching too much TV.

The Hebrew University in Jerusalem found a decrease in sperm concentration of 52.4% and a decrease in the total number of spermatozoa by 59.3% in men from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. But in South America, Asia, Africa, such problems were not observed. Independent experts were skeptical of the conclusions voiced. According to them, the study may have flaws that do not distort the real picture.