We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
The Effect of Plastic Pollution on Human Health in Coastal Area: A Comparative Analysis of Bangladesh and India
AI summary Read the abstract
This comparative study examined pathways through which plastic pollution affects human health in coastal communities of Bangladesh and India, focusing on populations particularly vulnerable due to proximity to water bodies and reliance on marine resources. The paper reviews policy responses and waste management practices while identifying the urgent need for improved waste infrastructure and community-level interventions to reduce health risks from plastic-related pollution.
Plastic pollution has emerged one of main problem of the twenty first century as well as critically environmentally issue on the Costal area. Plastic debris or scrapes accumulates in enormous quantity severely impacting not only the marine but also the human ecosystems. Bangladesh and Indians who lives in the Coastal are highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of plastic pollution due to their close proximity to large water bodies, reliance on marine resources, and often improper knowledge of inadequate waste management systems. The study survey the pathways through which type plastic pollution affects human health in these regions, also emphasizing the severity of the problem and the need for urgent solutions. In additions, the paper also inspected some policy responses as well as waste management practices, and community-level efforts to mitigate the health risks associated with the plastic related pollution.
More Papers Like This
Plastic pollution in Bangladesh: A review on current status emphasizing the impacts on environment and public health
AI summary Read the abstract
This review assessed plastic pollution in Bangladesh — including its magnitude, sources, and health and environmental consequences — and found that microplastic contamination is widespread but poorly monitored, with limited national policy response relative to the scale of the problem.
Occurrences, sources, fate and impacts of plastic on aquatic organisms and human health in global perspectives: What Bangladesh can do in future?
AI summary Read the abstract
This review provides a comprehensive overview of plastic and microplastic pollution in aquatic environments globally, with a specific focus on the situation in Bangladesh. Researchers compiled evidence on the sources, fate, and biological impacts of plastic pollution on aquatic organisms ranging from plankton to fish, as well as potential human health risks. The study concludes with recommendations for waste management strategies and future research priorities tailored to Bangladesh's specific environmental and economic challenges.
Current scenario and challenges of plastic pollution in Bangladesh: a focus on farmlands and terrestrial ecosystems
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers reviewed the sources, dispersion routes, and environmental consequences of plastic waste across global and Bangladesh-specific contexts, finding that inadequate infrastructure and limited resources make plastic pollution — including microplastics entering agricultural soils, marine environments, and food chains — an especially acute threat in developing countries.
Public Awareness Of Plastic Pollution And Perceived Risks To Human Health.
AI summary Read the abstract
This study aims to assess public awareness of plastic pollution and its health impacts by surveying urban and semi-urban communities about their plastic use habits and self-reported health outcomes. Researchers plan to compare families using plastic food-contact materials with those using non-plastic alternatives to identify gaps in awareness and potential health differences linked to everyday plastic exposure.
Impact of Microplastic Pollution on Human Health
AI summary Read the abstract
This review focuses on microplastic pollution in India, comparing contamination levels with those in developed countries and highlighting the unique risks to human health given India's dense population and heavy reliance on contaminated water sources. It explains how microplastics bioaccumulate, carry toxic chemicals, and can serve as vectors for pathogens, while noting that research specific to the Indian context remains limited. The paper calls for more systematic study of microplastic distribution and exposure pathways in South Asian environments.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.