A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights a troubling association between higher levels of plastics in arterial plaques and increased risks of heart attacks and strokes. This compelling evidence has garnered widespread attention, with over 6,600 mentions across social media platforms. Despite ongoing concerns about the presence of plastic particles in human tissues and fluids, many studies have methodological flaws such as small sample sizes and contamination risks. Experts caution that without improved standards, efforts to manage plastic health impacts could devolve into misinformation.
In March last year, researchers found that among a group of nearly 300 participants, those with higher concentrations of plastics in arterial plaques were more prone to severe cardiovascular incidents.
For the past few years, news stories have consistently reported findings of plastic particles in various human tissues and fluids, raising health concerns globally.
Many studies conducted so far rely on small sample sizes and lack appropriate controls, making it difficult to rule out contamination in their findings.
Without more rigorous standards and transparency, a cycle of misinformation could undermine efforts to protect human health and effectively regulate plastic exposure.
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