A new study reveals that microplastics present in the air pose significant health risks, similar to particulate matter air pollution. The study, which analyzed over 3,000 previous studies, highlights the potential dangers of microplastics, particularly during pregnancy.
These microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution , and we know this type of air pollution is harmful,” said researcher Tracey Woodruff, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. Microplastics are less than 5 millimeters in size, smaller than a grain of rice, researchers said in background notes.
Companies around the world produce nearly 460 million tons of plastic each year, and that's projected to increase to 1.1 billion tons by 2050, researchers said. A major source of airborne plastic is driving, researchers noted. Tires wear down as they rub against the road surface, sending microplastics into the air.researchers analyzed data gathered on about 3,000 prior studies. Most of the studies in the review used animals, but researchers said the conclusions likely also apply to humans. “We urge regulatory agencies and policy leaders to consider the growing evidence of health harms from microplastics, including colon and,” lead researcher Nicholas Chartres, a senior research fellow with the University of Sydney, said in a UCSF news release. “We hope state leaders will take immediate action to prevent further exposures
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