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The research aims to review the health implications and exposure sources of microplastics in the environment.

May 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Microplastics and Public Health: A Mini-Review

RSRoza SuleimenovaAstana Medical University

Key Points

The research aims to review the health implications and exposure sources of microplastics in the environment.
Conducted a mini-review of existing literature on microplastics.
Evaluated sources, exposure pathways, and health effects based on the current evidence.
Identified gaps in research related to microplastics and public health.
Microplastics are found in air, water, and food, raising health concerns.
Emerging links include inflammation, endocrine disruption, and potential carcinogenic effects.
Several key research gaps in understanding the long-term health consequences remain.

Abstract

Microplastics (MPs) – plastic particles smaller than 5 mm – have emerged as ubiquitous environmental contaminants with growing relevance to public health. They have been detected in air, water, food, and human biological samples, raising concerns about chronic exposure and potential health consequences. This mini-review summarizes current evidence on sources and exposure pathways of MPs, their biological fate and mechanisms of toxicity, and emerging links to adverse health outcomes, including inflammation, endocrine disruption, and carcinogenic processes, while highlighting key research gaps and public-health implications.

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