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August 5, 2025

The Impact of Microplastics on Global Public Health, Distribution, and Contamination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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IAIoannis AdamopoulosAVAntonios ValamontesJKJohn T. Karantonis

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Overview

Systematic review identifies microplastics exposure pathways and health risks in populations, suggesting urgent public health implications.

Key Points

  • Microplastics are increasingly recognized as a significant public health concern due to their presence in human tissues.
  • Ingestion is the primary exposure pathway for microplastics, accounting for approximately 74% of cases analyzed.
  • A total of 78 studies were included in the review, highlighting diverse exposure routes and health risks.
  • Long-term studies are essential for understanding the full implications of microplastics on human health and ecosystem safety.

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Adamopoulos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f93e6551bb0af8d1122https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7268343/v1
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