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Hazard Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Microplastics on Health

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, have emerged as significant environmental pollutants, drawing attention due to their widespread distribution in the atmosphere, water, and soil. They enter organisms through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, inducing cytotoxicity, tissue damage, and compound health risks. This review systematically examines exposure pathways, health hazards, and mechanisms of microplastics, aiming to inform research on their environmental health impacts.

DOI: 10.61440/jbsbr.2024.v2.13

Authors: Zahid Hussain, Sher Ali Bhatti, Muhammad Ali Chandio

Institutions: Yangzhou University, Sindh Agriculture University, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4402491904

FWCI: 0.091

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