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Microplastic: A Burning Issue of Present Era
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This commentary examines microplastic pollution as a critical contemporary environmental and public health issue, outlining the sources, environmental persistence, and pathways by which microplastics enter food chains and biological systems. The piece calls attention to the urgency of coordinated research and policy responses to address microplastic contamination at scale.
Abstract not available The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 13 (1), Jan 2025; p 1-3
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