What are microplastics? Alarming study finds particles in every human placenta tested
by Sian Baldwin
Feb 27, 2024
2 minutes
Scientists have said they are concerned after recent tests showed the presence of microplastics in every human placenta they looked at in a recent study.
They said the results have left them worried about the potential health impacts on developing in the womb. In the study, were analysed postnatally and there present in every single one – with the most common found to be polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and .
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