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Toxicological risk from ingestion of microplastics in bottled water
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This systematic review protocol, using PRISMA 2020 and the PECO framework, will evaluate the toxicological risks of ingesting microplastics through bottled water consumption. Given that bottled water is a primary drinking source for millions globally, this review addresses a direct human exposure pathway of significant public health concern.
This project presents a systematic review protocol focused on evaluating the toxicological risk associated with the ingestion of microplastics in bottled water. The study follows the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and is based on the PECO framework (Population, Exposure, Comparison, Outcome). The protocol includes eligibility criteria, search strategy, study selection process, data extraction methods, risk of bias assessment, and narrative synthesis of results.
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