Microplastics In Human Urinary Tract Highlight Urgent Water Safety Issues: Study

A new study challenges the WHO’s 2019 report claiming microplastics in drinking water are harmless. Researchers found microplastics in 54% of urine samples, 70% of kidney samples, and 68% of bladder cancer cases. The study concludes that these contaminants harm urinary tract cells, causing toxicity, inflammation, and reduced cell survival. This raises concerns about bladder cancer, chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, and incontinence. The findings emphasize the need for further research and policy development to address microplastic contamination in the human body.READ FULL