Nursing & Primary Care

Nursing & Primary Care

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ISSN: 2639-9474
Review Article

Microplastics and Human Health: Pathways, Risks, and the Need for Integrated Research

Authors: Isabel Rosado Pogozelski.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9474.1301


Abstract

The pervasiveness of microplastics in the environment has triggered growing concern regarding their potential health effects. This article consolidates current knowledge on microplastic exposure, mechanisms of bioaccumulation, and emerging toxicological evidence. Key pathways—ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact—facilitate the entry of microplastics into the human body, leading to their detection in feces, blood, lungs, placenta, and breast milk [1-4]. Despite limited standardized data, evidence suggests links to inflammation, oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, and organ-specific toxicity [3-5]. There is an urgent need for interdisciplinary research to assess long-term impacts, especially among vulnerable populations like children.

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Citation: Isabel Rosado Pogozelski. Microplastics and Human Health: Pathways, Risks, and the Need for Integrated Research. 2026; 10(1). DOI: 10.33425/2639-9474.1301
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Michelle Ollivierre-Lawrence
Michelle Ollivierre-Lawrence
Department of Nursing | City College, Fort Lauderdale

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