Medical expert answers the most commonly asked questions the potential health risks associated with microplasticsImage for representational purpose only.
But their presence isn't just an ecological concern - there are growing worries about the potential impact of microplastics on human health.
A recent study by Science Direct says that microplastics travel throughout the body and that microplastics could contribute to specific problems, such as vascular inflammation or changes in blood clotting function.
The health consequences of ingesting and inhaling microplastics are varied and can be long term.
Dr. Rakesh Deshmane, consultant, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Manipal Hospital, delves into the current concerns regarding the effect of microplastics on human health, exploring how we're exposed, the potential health risks, and more.
Medical expert answers the most commonly asked questions the potential health risks associated with microplastics
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Microplastics are everywhere. From the deepest trenches of the ocean to the peaks of mountains, these plastic pollutants have been invading our environment for decades. But their presence isn't just an ecological concern - there are growing worries about the potential impact of microplastics on human health. A recent study by Science Direct says that microplastics travel throughout the body and that microplastics could contribute to specific problems, such as vascular inflammation or changes in blood clotting function. The health consequences of ingesting and inhaling microplastics are varied and can be long term. Dr. Rakesh Deshmane, consultant, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Manipal Hospital, delves into the current concerns regarding the effect of microplastics on human health, exploring how we're exposed, the potential health risks, and more.
