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Microplastics Are Found Outside in Nature and Inside the Body—but Evidence of Health Risks Is Inconclusive
JAMA
2022
17 citations
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Melissa Suran,
Melissa Suran
Summary
This medical news feature discusses the growing body of research on microplastics found both in the natural environment and inside the human body. The article notes that while microplastics are widely detected, the evidence regarding their specific health risks remains inconclusive and requires further investigation.
This Medical News feature explains and explores microplastics.