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Microplastics: Human exposure assessment through air, water, and food
Summary
This study found that humans are constantly exposed to microplastics through indoor air, food, and drinking water, with ingestion being a major route of intake. The research raises particular concern about infants and newborns, who face higher microplastic exposure relative to their body size, and calls for more studies on health risks to this vulnerable group.
This study reveals that humans are constantly exposed to MP, and that the indoor environment and the food and water we ingest decisively contribute to MP intake. Additionally, we highlight that infants and newborns are exposed to high MP concentrations and further studies are needed to evaluate the presence and risk of MP in this vulnerable age-population.