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Microplastics & Health: A Systematic Review of Recent Science

Microplastics are widespread environmental contaminants found in our food, water, and air. They have also been detected throughout the human body, including in our blood, lungs, saliva, liver, semen, placenta, and breastmilk. As exposure becomes unavoidable, there are rising concerns about how microplastics may be impacting human health. Although the research is still emerging, a growing body of evidence links microplastic exposure to adverse health effects. A recently published review from UCSF’s Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment evaluated over 3,000 studies, finding that exposure to microplastics is suspected to pose a hazard to human digestive, reproductive, and respiratory systems. The review calls for the implementation of policies to reduce microplastics in the environment, including banning intentionally added microplastics and phasing out unnecessary and avoidable plastic use. On Tuesday, March 11, at 10:00 am (AKT), CHE-Alaska hosted a webinar featuring study authors Abena BakenRa and Dr. Nicholas Chartres, who discussed the latest research on microplastics and human health. For resources and more information, visit https://www.akaction.org/webinars/2025-3 00:00-1:21 Introduction 1:22-48:35 Presentation 48:36-1:00:13 Q&A CHE-Alaska is part of CHE’s broader network, which is an international partnership of almost 5,000 individuals and organizations in 87 countries and all 50 US states that are committed to addressing environmental impacts on human health across the lifespan. We encourage you to become a CHE partner so you can receive their monthly email newsletters, announcements about upcoming webinars, and other updates on a range of environmental health topics. Visit www.healthandenvironment.org to learn more. ACAT Website: https://www.akaction.org/ Instagram:   / acat_akaction   Facebook:   / akaction   BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/acat-akactio... X: https://x.com/ak_action