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Exposure to Microplastics is Associated With the Risk of Cancer in Children
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Researchers examined the emerging link between microplastic exposure and cancer risk in children, noting that these tiny plastic particles are found in tap water, bottled water, air, and food that children regularly consume. The study raises concern that early-life exposure to microplastics and their chemical additives may contribute to childhood cancer risk.
icroplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental contaminant that has raised public concern [1,2].MPs are plastic particles less than 5 mm in size.MPs are polymers, usually containing carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and/or silicon.Polyethylene, polyamide, polypropylene, and poly (ethylene terephthalate) are the most common polymers.The MPs have various forms, including fibers, fragments, and films, and colors, including colorless, black, and brown forms.They are found in tap water, bottled water, beverages, air, oceans, and soil.
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