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Time to integrate “One Health Approach” into nanoplastic research

Eco-Environment & Health 2023 23 citations

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This commentary argues that nanoplastic research needs to adopt a "One Health" framework that considers the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems as deeply interconnected rather than studying each in isolation. Applying this approach could lead to more comprehensive and actionable findings about how nanoplastics affect living systems across scales.

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