From oceans to dinner plates: The impact of microplastics on human health.

Autor:	Emenike EC; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria., Okorie CJ; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria., Ojeyemi T; Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, USA.; Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., Egbemhenghe A; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Art and Science, Texas Tech University, USA.; Department of Chemistry, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria., Iwuozor KO; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria., Saliu OD; Department of Indutrial Chemistry, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria., Okoro HK; Department of Indutrial Chemistry, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria., Adeniyi AG; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria.; Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Landmark University, Omu-aran, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Heliyon [Heliyon] 2023 Sep 26; Vol. 9 (10), pp. e20440. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 26 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20440
Abstrakt:	Microplastics, measuring less than 5 mm in diameter, are now found in various environmental media, including soil, water, and air, and have infiltrated the food chain, ultimately becoming a part of the human diet. This study offers a comprehensive examination of the intricate nexus between microplastics and human health, thereby contributing to the existing knowledge on the subject. Sources of microplastics, including microfibers from textiles, personal care products, and wastewater treatment plants, among others, were assessed. The study meticulously examined the diverse routes of microplastic exposure-ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact-offering insights into the associated health risks. Notably, ingestion of microplastics has been linked to gastrointestinal disturbances, endocrine disruption, and the potential transmission of pathogenic bacteria. Inhalation of airborne microplastics emerges as a critical concern, with possible implications for respiratory and cardiovascular health. Dermal contact, although less explored, raises the prospect of skin irritation and allergic reactions. The impacts of COVID-19 on microplastic pollution were also highlighted. Throughout the manuscript, the need for a deeper mechanistic understanding of microplastic interactions with human systems is emphasized, underscoring the urgency for further research and public awareness. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. (© 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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