The World Health Organisation has realised a report on Microplastics in drinking-water which raises concerns about they have on human health.
According to the research, microplastics larger than 150 micrometres are not likely to be absorbed in the human body and uptake of smaller particles is expected to be limited. However, absorption and distribution of very small microplastic particles may be higher.
The WHO argue that the data is extremely limited and more research is needed to obtain a more accurate assessment of the exposure to mircoplastics and their subsequent effects on human health.
“We urgently need to know more about the health impact of microplastics because they are everywhere – including in our drinking-water,” says Dr Maria Neira, Director, Department of Public Health, Environment and Social Determinants of Health, at WHO.
The study states…Read More at ClimateAction.org
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