Detection of Various Microplastics in Human Stool
Medical University of Vienna · Environment Agency Austria
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Abstract
Background
Microplastics are ubiquitous in natural environments. Ingestion of microplastics has been described in marine organisms, whereby particles may enter the food chain.
Objective
To examine human feces for the presence of microplastics to determine whether humans involuntarily ingest them.
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Keywords
- Microplastics
- Ingestion
- Feces
- Medicine
- Human feces
- Human health
- Food science
- Polyethylene terephthalate
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Life below water
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