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New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by PublicHealthNig: 9:13am On Jun 22
A recent review published in the journal Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology by the Korean Society of Environmental Health and Toxicology and the Korea Society for Environmental Analysis has revealed serious health impacts from microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs).

The study, which examined over 80 case reports, found that MNPs primarily enter the human body through eating and breathing. These findings highlight the urgent need to tackle the widespread presence of these tiny plastic particles in our environment due to their significant health risks.

Previous studies have shown that a person can inhale up to 22 million microplastics and nanoplastics every year. In addition to its detrimental effects on the male and female reproductive systems, the study also revealed that these particles can harm the digestive system, causing oxidative stress, inflammation, gut bacteria imbalances, and metabolic disorders. Specific cases linked MNP exposure to stomach injuries and liver problems, indicating that MNPs can seriously damage important organs over time. MNPs found in food and water make them a hidden danger that can gradually affect digestive health.

The respiratory system is also at risk from MNPs. The research discovered that breathing in these particles can worsen conditions like asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, especially in workplaces where plastic production is common. This underscores the dangers faced by workers in these industries and the need for stricter rules and protective measures to safeguard public health.

In addition to digestive and respiratory issues, the study linked MNP exposure to other health problems, including nervous system disorders, reproductive issues, bone health interference, kidney problems, and heart disease. These findings show that MNPs have a broad impact on human health, calling for immediate action to reduce exposure. Since 99% of plastics come from fossil fuel chemicals, there are also associated short- and long-term health hazards. Monitoring MNP levels in the environment, controlling plastic production and disposal, and raising public awareness are crucial steps to protect human health from these widespread pollutants.

https://www.eaht.org/journal/view.php?number=973

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Runaway: 9:48am On Jun 22
Ok
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by GanagiBitrus: 9:48am On Jun 22
Nature's way is usually the best & safest.
All these artificial & technologically engineered products usually have side effects.

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by EliteDev1(m): 9:50am On Jun 22
FTC.....

Really..?!
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Racoon(m): 9:50am On Jun 22
shocked Chai! God save us in this world.

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by AmiableMosquito: 9:50am On Jun 22
Environmental Toxicology 😍, a field I am very passionate about.

Sadly, our environmental regulatory agencies do little or nothing to educate the public about these environmental and public health hazards, enforce environmental standards or prosecute/sanction individuals and companies who violate these environmental laws.

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by AfricanMineral: 9:50am On Jun 22
True
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Umueme: 9:50am On Jun 22
Hiaaaa


There are a thousand different ways a man can die on this earth. Do your best and pray to God for the rest

#MyOpinion

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by oladapps: 9:50am On Jun 22
Wow
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Yugoslavia247(m): 9:50am On Jun 22
Studies makes sense. Later find solution then advertise for people to come for treatment.

In Nigeria, it is tribe and religion full the empty barrel brains.

Lagos governors have failed woefully at the national level.

Fashola
Tinubu

This is to tell you that lagos gov are lazy gov who have all the resources to misbehave.


A katsina or abia or yobe governor that performs well will always perform at national level.
Resources are scarce and it takes great frugality to govern those states.

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Fryx: 9:50am On Jun 22
This will kill us soon.

Luckily for us, some businesses are already using biodegradable materials to reduce plastic reliance.

Once I can, I will focus heavily on making some of these process cheap enough so it is more affordable and attractive.
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bizbro: 9:50am On Jun 22
Something must kill a man. They'll tell you that putting cold water in plastic isn't good. But wetin man go do?
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by NairalandGOAT1: 9:51am On Jun 22
Tinubu why? cheesy grin
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 9:51am On Jun 22
Grammar
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by NSNO(m): 9:51am On Jun 22
This may be the reason why sperm count is dropping drastically around the world.

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by y3mi(m): 9:51am On Jun 22
GanagiBitrus:

Nature's way is usually the best & safest.
Blame western form of capitalism
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Calitoscassius(m): 9:52am On Jun 22
Some people on here would not understand this. In Naijaria everything edible item is wrapped in plastic "waterproof" as they call it. even cooked in "waterproofs"



Did you know that plastics are made outta crude waste oil?

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by omoredia: 9:52am On Jun 22
Na so. Oxygen is poison that takes about 100 years to kiIl you

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by vitalclues: 9:52am On Jun 22
We don hear
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by RandomFellow: 9:52am On Jun 22
Another fear mongering. Everything, including drinking water, can lead to death! Microplastics and nano plastics. Ask them how one can prevent inhaling them, and they'll start stuttering

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bassdow: 9:53am On Jun 22
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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bassdow: 9:54am On Jun 22
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bassdow: 9:54am On Jun 22
Calitoscassius:
Exactly, and the plastic melting into the food. I don't know when this idea began.

What ever happened to wrapping food with banana leafs or coco yam leaf? organic natural way of wrapping food. Everything is wrapped in plastic nowadays.
same happens with pure water especially when left under the Sun. Even basic elementary School integrated science and physics tells us that when you drink with a Glass container e.g Glass Cup, you actually drink tiny portions of the glass.

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Deepthoughts: 9:54am On Jun 22
PublicHealthNig:


https://www.eaht.org/journal/view.php?number=973
Na to just the use nose mask continuously be that ooh.
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by RandomFellow: 9:55am On Jun 22
Deepthoughts:
Na to just the use nose mask continuously be that ooh.

That too can cause death by asphyxiation

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Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bassdow: 9:55am On Jun 22
PublicHealthNig:


https://www.eaht.org/journal/view.php?number=973
...but you forgot to give Local Man definition of microplastics and nanoplastics
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Zxcvbnmghtr: 9:55am On Jun 22
grin
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bassdow: 9:56am On Jun 22
bassdow:

...but you forgot to give Local Man definition of microplastics and nanoplastics
especially those too BUSY or LAZY to research.
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by bassdow: 9:57am On Jun 22
Calitoscassius:
Some people on here would not understand this. In Naijaria everything edible item is wrapped in plastic "waterproof" as they call it. even cooked in "waterproofs"
atimes those things being wrapped are even very HOT e.g mamaPut food bought as takeAway
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by Antoeni(m): 9:58am On Jun 22
It's Harmful to White People, Not to Pure African Man,
Re: New Study Confirms Microplastics Harm Reproductive Health, Cause Severe Toxicity by blowjohn(m): 9:58am On Jun 22
NSNO:
This may be the reason why sperm count is dropping drastically around the world.


U be sperm count monitor?

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