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- - Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that arise from the breakdown of plastic waste, and humans are estimated to inhale about 100,000 of these particles daily, which may have harmful effects on lung health.
- - The research involved a systematic review of 15 articles sourced from four major scientific databases, applying strict criteria to ensure quality and relevance, and used the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool to minimize bias.
- - The findings indicate that airborne microplastics have detrimental effects on human lungs, leading to a recommendation for new government policies aimed at reducing plastic use to mitigate airborne pollution.
Article Abstract
Microplastics are the result of degradation of plastic waste in nature and contain various toxicological effects. It is estimated that humans inhale around 100,000 fine particles of plastic every day. The aim of this research is to determine whether exposure to microplastics in the air has an impact on human lungs. Data search in this study used four electronic databases, namely Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and PubMed. 15 articles were included for analysis in this systematic review following a screening process of titles, abstract, and full texts that was based on clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Risk assessment to reduce data bias using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool. Our findings from this systematic review show that airborne microplastic contamination has a negative effect on human lungs. It is recommended that government policies should be formed regarding the use of plastics so as to reduce airborne contamination.
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