The Hidden Danger in the Air That Can Cause Infertility, Colon Cancer and Lung Problems
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Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses.
There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt humans. Growing evidence suggests that these particles smaller than a grain of rice can damage cells, trigger inflammation and disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut.
After reviewing 3,000 studies on the matter, researchers from UC San Francisco (UCSF) concluded that microplastics are “suspected” to harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, with a suggested link to colon and lung cancer.
“Microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution, and we know this type of air pollution is harmful,” said senior study author Tracey J. Woodruff, a UCSF professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences.
The research team reports that companies worldwide generate nearly 460 million metric tons of plastic each year — a number that is expected to rise to 1.1 billion by 2050. (Read more from “The Hidden Danger in the Air That Can Cause Infertility, Colon Cancer and Lung Problems” HERE)
