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A Systematic Review on the Toxicological Implications of Microplastic to Human Health
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This systematic review aimed to explore how microplastics may be toxic to human health, but the preprint has been withdrawn by its authors. Based on its title, the paper intended to assess what we know about the health risks of microplastic exposure in people. The withdrawal means its findings are no longer available for review.
Abstract The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
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