ReviewToxicology reports2025
Microplastics and child health: A scoping review of prenatal and early-life exposure routes and potential health risks.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Pollutant Burden in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mechanistic Convergence, Genetic Susceptibility, and Clinical Translation.Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Review
- Qualitative and Quantitative Characterization of Microplastics Released from Infant PET Outerwear Using ICP-AES and FTIR.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Emerging role of microplastics and nanoplastics in children's health.Pediatric research · 2026Review
- Exposure to Microplastics in Biological Matrices and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Quality Analysis and Detection of Adulterants and Contaminations in Milk/Milk Powder by Raman Spectroscopy.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
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Abstract
Microplastics (MPs) is defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm. MPs have become a major environmental pollutant and it is originating from the breakdown of larger plastic waste. This article aims to explore MPs exposure to human health, particularly its potential effects during early developmental years. Studies reveal that MPs exposure begins via intra-uterine route, where MPs were detected in the placenta, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord, fetal membranes, and umbilical vein blood. As infants developed, the MPs exposure continued via breast milk, milk storage bags, formula, feeding bottles, and even from pacifiers. During early childhood, exposure routes can be from 3 different routes, including dermal contact (clothing, childcare products), ingestion (bottled milk, school dust, playground sand, sugar, salt), and inhalation (toy blocks, play mats, indoor air). The review also highlights the potential health risks to vital organs and systems from prenatal as well as postnatal MPs exposure in
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