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The Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Health and Reproductive Outcomes
Summary
This scoping review compiled existing literature on micro- and nanoplastic exposure in relation to women's health and reproductive outcomes. The study identified inverse associations between microplastic exposure and adverse neonatal outcomes such as low birth weight, and highlighted physiological routes of absorption and vulnerable organs, while noting significant gaps in current knowledge that need to be addressed.
Inverse associations between Micro/Nano Plastics (MNP) exposure and adverse neonatal outcomes (e.g. low birth weight) have been found. Associated health conditions and outcomes have been postulated. Physiological routes of MNP absorption and susceptible organs to the toxicity of MNP have been proposed. An overarching synthesis and compilation of existing literature on the topic of MNP exposure with women has not yet been conducted. To identify gaps in knowledge and combine suggested correlations between health outcomes and sub-population vulnerability a scoping review will be done.