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A systematic review of the effects of airborne microplastic contamination on human lungs

African Journal of Reproductive Health 2024 4 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 65 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.

Prehatin Trirahayu Ningrum, Prehatin Trirahayu Ningrum, Prehatin Trirahayu Ningrum, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Lilis Sulistyorini, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Abul Haris Suryo Negoro, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Lilis Sulistyorini, Lilis Sulistyorini, Lilis Sulistyorini, Lilis Sulistyorini, I Ketut Sudiana, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Lilis Sulistyorini, Prehatin Trirahayu Ningrum, Agus Maolana Hidayat, Abul Haris Suryo Negoro, Prehatin Trirahayu Ningrum, Lilis Sulistyorini, Hasrah Junaidi, Soedjajadi Keman, Soedjajadi Keman, Kustin Kustin, Kustin Kustin

Summary

This systematic review summarizes research showing that airborne microplastics have a negative effect on human lungs. Humans are estimated to inhale roughly 100,000 fine plastic particles every day, and the evidence suggests this exposure contributes to respiratory health problems, underscoring the need for policies to reduce plastic pollution in the air we breathe.

Body Systems

Respiratory

Study Type Review

Microplastics are the result of degradation of plastic waste in nature and contain various toxicological effects. It is estimated that humans inhale around 100,000 fine particles of plastic every day. The aim of this research is to determine whether exposure to microplastics in the air has an impact on human lungs. Data search in this study used four electronic databases, namely Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and PubMed. 15 articles were included for analysis in this systematic review following a screening process of titles, abstract, and full texts that was based on clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Risk assessment to reduce data bias using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool. Our findings from this systematic review show that airborne microplastic contamination has a negative effect on human lungs. It is recommended that government policies should be formed regarding the use of plastics so as to reduce airborne contamination.

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