Health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics in humans: systematic review of in vivo evidence
Human in vivo evidence confirms that MNPs accumulate in multiple organ systems and are associated with inflammation and functional impairment. Methodological heterogeneity and bias constrain causal inference. Prospective cohort studies with rigorous exposure assessment and confounder control are needed to advance understanding and guide policy.
Authors
- Andrew Fu Wah Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4338-3876)
- Cai Ting Yong
- Daniel Hengyi Tang
- John Joson Ng
- Hien Anh Anna Tran
Institutions
- Nanyang Technological University (SG)
- Singapore General Hospital (SG)
- Duke-NUS Medical School (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Health
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-026-01282-y
- Primary Topic
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00