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Invisible Pollutants: A Study of Microplastic Contamination: Too Small to See, Too Big to Ignore - Softcover

Adrees, Aneesa; Un Nisa, Alim; Masood, Shahid

 
9786630043716: Invisible Pollutants: A Study of Microplastic Contamination: Too Small to See, Too Big to Ignore

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The presence, persistence and potential toxicological effects of microplastics have made them a significant global environmental and public health issue. Microplastics are found in marine, freshwater, terrestrial and air systems and are now found in smaller plastic pieces that either have broken apart from larger plastic materials or have been directly produced by industry. They are transported in rivers, ocean currents, via soil movement, via atmospheric deposition, and via wastewater discharge, and end up contaminating ecosystems throughout the world. Microplastics are not only found in marine organisms, freshwater species, soil biota and crops, but also are reaching the human body more and more through their food chains. Human exposure is primarily by ingestion of contaminated foods and water, inhalation of airborne particles, and occupational exposure. Microplastics have been found in human blood, placenta, stool and lung tissue in recent studies, and are suspected to cause inflammation, oxidative stress, disruption of the endocrine system and other adverse health effects.

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Aneesa Andrees: A graduate with a background in food safety and quality management.Alim Un Nisa: Working as a Principal Scientific Officer at PCSIR Laboratories Complex.Shahid Masood: Working as a Senior Scientific Officer at PCSIR Laboratories Complex.

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