poor health

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Levine said recent studies show that a lower sperm count is associated with higher morbidity — meaning a low sperm count can be a marker of poor health in general.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

"What it shows is that women in Liverpool spend around 30% of their lives in poor health and experience ill health around 10 years earlier than women nationally – well, clearly this is shocking."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Before long, MTT became principal guest conductor, filling in frequently for Steinberg, who was in poor health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Public-health leaders have a responsibility to address the root causes of poor health, and affordability is at the top of that list.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

It paralyzed her left side and left her in overall poor health.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride