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Microplastics (MPs) pose emerging health risks due to widespread environmental contamination. Urgent transformation of the plastic value chain is needed to manage these risks and transition to sustainability.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants detected globally.
  • Human exposure occurs via ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact, particularly in children.
  • Plastic particles and their additives present potential toxicological concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of microplastics on human health.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on microplastic toxicology and exposure routes.

Main Methods:

  • Non-systematic review of literature from the last decade.
  • Searched PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, and SciELO databases.
  • Keywords included microplastics, nanoplastics, toxicology, additives, and human health.
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