Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents

William Diamond: Support legislation to decrease plastic use

A recent article in the journal Environmental Science & Technology relates colon cancer, lung cancer and human infertility to microplastics. These are tiny particles of plastic that come from the manufacture, use and disposal of plastic products. A story in the Boston Globe reports that people with microplastics in major arteries are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes.

Microplastics Might Pose Brain Risk For Coastal Residents

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Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents

Mobility, self-care, independent living disability higher in areas with high microplastics

New Study Reveals Alarming Connection Between Microplastics and Neurological Decline

Could the plastic floating in our oceans be harming more than just marine life? A new study suggests that people living in coastal areas with high levels of microplastics may be at a greater risk of disabilities affecting memory, mobility, and self-care. Microplastics and Disability Risk in Coastal Areas Tiny plastic particles in the ocean [...]

Marine Microplastics Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents

Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025. The study looked at disabilities affecting memory and thinking, mobility, and a person’s ability to take care of oneself. The study does not prove that microplastics …

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