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Impact of Microplastics on Human Health
Summary
Researchers review the human health implications of microplastic exposure, contextualizing the risk within the rapid growth of global plastic production — now exceeding 400 million tons annually — and examining how microplastics smaller than 5 mm enter the body through food, water, and air, with potential systemic health consequences.
Plastic consumption has experienced a significant increase in the past decade, resulting in the annual production of 400 million tons. These plastics have the potential to break down into microplastics, which are particulates that are less than 5 mm in diameter....