Human health and exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics: cross sectional survey on public risk perception in Italian adults

Key Points

• The research aims to understand how Italian adults perceive the risks associated with microplastics and nanoplastics.
• Cross-sectional survey of adults in Italy
• Assessment of public awareness and risk perception regarding microplastics and nanoplastics
• Analysis of potential health impacts associated with environmental exposure
• Participants showed significant concern about the health effects of microplastics and nanoplastics.
• There is a gap between awareness of environmental hazards and personal risk perception.
• Variations in risk perception were noted based on demographic factors such as age and education level.