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Systematic Review
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Tier 1
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Systematic review or meta-analysis. Synthesizes findings across many studies. Strongest evidence.
Human Health Effects
Reproductive & Development
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Exposure to microplastics and human reproductive outcomes: A systematic review
BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
2024
34 citations
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Kathryn Hunt,
Anna Davies,
Abigail Fraser,
Christy Burden,
Amy Howell,
Kirsten Buckley,
Sam Harding,
Danya Bakhbakhi
Summary
This systematic review examined evidence linking microplastic exposure to reproductive health problems in humans. While early findings raise concerns, the review emphasizes that more high-quality studies are needed to clearly establish how microplastics affect fertility and reproduction.
Body Systems
Study Type
Review
There is a need for high-quality observational studies to assess the effects of microplastics on human reproductive health.