Global study finds microplastics in food and water, with Southeast Asia and China having highest ingestion.

Microplastics concern grows as research reveals they are present in food and water globally. A recent study maps microplastic ingestion across 109 countries, with Southeast Asian nations like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines having the highest dietary consumption. China, Mongolia, and the UK lead in microplastic inhalation. Factors such as eating habits, age demographics, and breathing rates are considered in estimating human microplastic ingestion.

May 27, 2024
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