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Macro, micro, nano plastics. A further step of society development, the Plasticene. What is the risk for humans?
Summary
This paper analyzes five recent studies on micro and nanoplastic effects on the cardiovascular system, finding evidence of plastic particles in human blood, thrombi, atheromas, and breast milk. Animal and in vitro studies suggest ubiquitous plastic particles may represent a poorly studied cardiovascular risk factor requiring urgent further investigation.
Five papers from most recent literature (2011-2024) concerning the effects of plastic pollution on humans’ cardiovascular system are analysed and commented. Although only few studies on human involvement are available, there is evidence that micro and nano plastics era present in the blood, thrombi, atheromas and breast milk. Important vascular effects detected in animals and in vitro suggest ubiquitarians plastic particles as a risk factor, currently poorly studied.