Microplastics: Omnipresent and an ongoing challenge for medical science

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2025 Jan;137(1-2):3-6. doi: 10.1007/s00508-024-02375-9. Epub 2024 May 21.

Abstract

Micro- and nanoplastics are omnipresent not only in the environment, but have also been detected in human body fluids and tissue. The subsequent commentary provides a perspective about potential risks for human health as well as resulting challenges for medical science.

Keywords: Health risks; Microplastics; Nanoplastics.

MeSH terms

  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Pollutants / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Microplastics* / adverse effects
  • Microplastics* / analysis

Substances

  • Microplastics
  • Environmental Pollutants