| Autor: |
Ilana Belmaker, Evelyn D. Anca, Lisa P. Rubin, Hadas Magen-Molho, Anna Miodovnik, Noam van der Hal |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-25 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2045-4015 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s13584-024-00628-6 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Israel is a regional "hotspot" of plastic pollution, with little discussion of potential adverse health effects from exposure to plastic. This review aims to stimulate discussion and drive policy by focusing on these adverse health effects. Main body Plastics are synthetic polymers containing additives which can leach from food- and beverage-contact plastic into our food and beverages, and from plastic textiles onto our skin. Plastics persist in the environment for generations, fragmenting into MNPs: Micro (1 micron–5 mm)-Nano (1 nm–1 micron)-Plastic, which contaminate our atmosphere, water, and food chain. MNP can enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation and touch. MNP |
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