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Systematic Review on Air Pollution and its Adverse Effects

International Journal of Zoological Investigations 2021 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
G. Padmapriya, G. Padmapriya, A Muthukumaravel, M. Babu, Kumar Ashok

Summary

This systematic review found that inhaled microplastics can penetrate deep into human tissues and release chemicals like bisphenol A and phthalates that cause cardiovascular, neurological, and immune system damage. Children face disproportionately higher risks because they breathe closer to the ground where microplastic concentrations are elevated, and their developing bodies are more sensitive to these contaminants. The review highlights airborne microplastics as a significant and underappreciated pathway of human exposure alongside dietary ingestion.

Inhaled microplastics (MPs) can enter deep into our tissues, if the body is unable to remove these MPs.They include phthalates, such as bisphenol, which after inhalation can enter the circulation and cause cardiovascular diseases, brain vessel difficulties as well as immune system and nervous system impairments.Radiation can potentially cause cancer if it is used in large doses.Airborne microplastics pose a higher threat to children than adults.Toxins in the air have become far more difficult for children to breathe.As a result, a baby's physique is much more sensitive than normal man.A long-term negative impact may be caused by contaminants such as microplastics, which disintegrate slowly.In addition, children often crawl and play on the floor, where they might acquire microplastic from dust.

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