How Microplastics Affect Human Well-being: The Hidden Threats.

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00:00How microplastics affect human well-being, the hidden threats.

00:05Microplastics under 5 millimeters are widespread in ocean, soil, air, food, and water.

00:10Their uncertain health impacts necessitate further research and awareness

00:14due to serious risks these pollutants may pose.

00:20Microplastics are classified as primary, manufactured for cosmetics and industry,

00:25and secondary from degrading larger plastics.

00:28Composed of carbon and hydrogen, they may include additives like phthalates and PBDEs,

00:33linked to endocrine disruption and cancer.

00:39Microplastics enter the environment through cosmetics, clothing, and degrading plastics,

00:43with sources like laundering and tire abrasion.

00:46Found in seafood, water, and air, adults consume about 2,000 annually through salt, with health impacts.

00:53Microplastics' health impacts are uncertain despite links to endocrine disruption and cancer.

01:02Found in human organs, they raise concerns.

01:04World Health Organization deems evidence insufficient for significant effects, highlighting knowledge gaps.

01:11Researchers urge further studies to assess exposure and risk comprehensively.

01:15recent studies link microplastic exposure to heart disease and cancer,

01:23highlighting challenges in translating animal findings to humans.

01:26Efforts to curb plastic waste focus on responsible management, research, and restricting microplastics.

01:35The United Nations Development Programme, Kosovo's Building Minds, Building Playgrounds,

01:47teaches children plastic sorting and reuse interactively, inspiring environmental protection.

01:53The UN Summit in Ottawa urges a global treaty to address microplastic impacts.

02:01Dr. Trisande links microplastics to diseases, advocating reduced production and proactive measures.