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Food & Water
Human Health Effects
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Internal and external microplastic exposure in young adults: A pilot study involving 26 college students in Changsha, China
Environmental Research
2024
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Yongye Song,
Jianfen Zhang,
Lina Yang,
Yue Huang,
Na Zhang,
Guansheng Ma
Summary
A pilot study of 26 college students in Changsha, China found that the main source of microplastic exposure in young adults was through food, followed by air and drinking water. Microplastic levels in blood serum were higher than in urine, suggesting these particles accumulate in the body rather than being quickly eliminated.
Study Type
Environmental
Among young college students in Changsha, the primary microplastic exposure source was dietary intake, followed by air and drinking water. The internal exposure level in serum was higher than that in urine.