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Influence of Microplastics on Environmental and Human Health
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Researchers reviewed the growing body of evidence on microplastic health impacts over the past decade, synthesizing findings from World Health Organization reports and primary studies to assess risks from ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact across different particle types.
Microplastics have received increased attention in the research world over the last ten years. A number of significant publications by the World Health
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