Environ Sci Technol June 2017 PMID 28531345

Plastic and Human Health: A Micro Issue?

Stephanie L Wright, Frank J Kelly

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Peak: 5 in Jul 2020
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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the omnipresence of microplastics in water, air, and food, supported by references to scientific studies and expert reviews, emphasizing the seriousness and need for further investigation. The tone combines concern and advocacy, with phrases like 'potential health risks' and 'complementary studies to explore' reflecting both awareness and a call to action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential risks of microplastics and support further research, indicating general agreement with the article's concerns.

InterestHigh interest

The widespread mention of microplastics in various environments and the call for additional studies show high interest in the subject.

EngagementHigh engagement

Postings reference scientific studies, mention specific details about particle sizes, and discuss implications, reflecting deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While there’s awareness of the potential health impacts, posts suggest that current evidence is still developing, so the perceived impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Microplastics are emerging pollutants found in food and air that pose potential health risks to humans, but their exact effects are still unknown.
  • Microplastics may cause localized toxicity through immune responses or chemical toxicity from leached substances and pollutants, especially with chronic exposure.
  • Current research is limited in understanding human exposure levels, highlighting the need for future studies to determine how microplastics may impact health and inform safety guidelines.

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IntegralAnswers
@IntegralAnswers · X

21/ Wright SL, Kelly FJ. Plastic and human health: A micro issue? Environmental Science & Technology. 2017;51(12):6634–6647. doi:10.1021/acs.est.7b00423

Aug 9, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share · 8,480 followers View post →
化学物質過敏症・対策情報センター
@mcs_bic · X

マイクロプラスチック × 人体への毒性 マイクロプラスチックを吸入または摂取すると、体内に蓄積され、免疫応答が誘発または増強され、局所的な粒子毒性が発現する可能性があります。 https://t.co/ectKS7k48s

Jul 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 4,248 followers View post →
Jangolfin Photography
@Jangolfin · X

@jeremyfromga Trump's belief in the safety of plastics demonstrates his ignorance of scientific studies. The impacts of microplastics on the marine food chain, with evidence of bioaccumulation in fish and marine mammals, and potential risks to human health are real. https://t.co/ke0T1E0f6D

May 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,078 followers View post →
Stephanie Wright
@MarineSteph · X

Well done to my colleague-pals @MicroPlastic101

May 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,534 followers View post →
Darrell W. Cook
@DWCook · X

@RpsAgainstTrump Trump's belief in the safety of plastics demonstrates his ignorance of scientific studies. The impacts of microplastics on the marine food chain, with evidence of bioaccumulation in fish and marine mammals, and potential risks to human health are real. https://t.co/IMfjW23Pz3

May 10, 2025 · 1 like · 1,098 followers View post →
Bestofhealthcare.com
@bestofhealth1 · X

Community Health: PLASTICS & MICROPLASTICS POLLUTANT of Environmental Concern. Plastic & World Health: A Micro Issue? Microplastics is in all our Systems; Water, Soil, Fish, Animals, You, & Me Now Have Microplastics in our Systems. Educate, Read, & Share: https://t.co/Af5c08r7B8

Jan 31, 2023 · 1 like · 511 followers View post →

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Key Insights on Microplastics and Ocean Pollution

Ever wondered what the big deal is about microplastics? In this video, I share essential facts regarding microplastics and their impact on ocean pollution, including their staggering presence in our oceans. Join me, an…

Imari Walker · May 28, 2020 10,866 views
Dr. Kevin Breslin|Dr. Caoimhghín Ó Breasláin
@kevinpbreslin · X

RT @IntegralAnswers: 21/ Wright SL, Kelly FJ. Plastic and human health: A micro issue? Environmental Science & Technology. 2017;51(12):6634…

Aug 10, 2025 · 1 share · 5,797 followers View post →
IntegralAnswers
@IntegralAnswers · X

21/ Wright SL, Kelly FJ. Plastic and human health: A micro issue? Environmental Science & Technology. 2017;51(12):6634–6647. doi:10.1021/acs.est.7b00423

Aug 9, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share · 8,480 followers View post →
Stuart
@stu_johnson_ · X

Microplastics (≤5 mm) are now everywhere — in water, food, air, and dust. They come from packaging, clothes, tires, cosmetics… you name it.

Jun 16, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
MrLucaDaVinchi
@LucaDaVinchi · X

RT @Jangolfin: @jeremyfromga Trump's belief in the safety of plastics demonstrates his ignorance of scientific studies. The impacts of micr…

May 12, 2025 · 2 shares · 39 followers View post →
Catmuse
@Catmuse261132 · X

RT @Jangolfin: @jeremyfromga Trump's belief in the safety of plastics demonstrates his ignorance of scientific studies. The impacts of micr…

May 12, 2025 · 2 shares · 23 followers View post →
Jangolfin Photography
@Jangolfin · X

@jeremyfromga Trump's belief in the safety of plastics demonstrates his ignorance of scientific studies. The impacts of microplastics on the marine food chain, with evidence of bioaccumulation in fish and marine mammals, and potential risks to human health are real. https://t.co/ke0T1E0f6D

May 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,078 followers View post →
Darrell W. Cook
@DWCook · X

@RpsAgainstTrump Trump's belief in the safety of plastics demonstrates his ignorance of scientific studies. The impacts of microplastics on the marine food chain, with evidence of bioaccumulation in fish and marine mammals, and potential risks to human health are real. https://t.co/IMfjW23Pz3

May 10, 2025 · 1 like · 1,098 followers View post →
Florian
@SirFlatpipe · X

@idonthaveshoeso @RpsAgainstTrump He's wrong. https://t.co/jU8G07VEEv https://t.co/GiByuObidZ

May 10, 2025 · 793 followers View post →
Sanjeeva Reddy Dodlapati
@dodlapati_reddy · X

11/ Complementary Studies to Explore: 11/ Complementary Studies to Explore: https://t.co/ci1x7KXMg0 https://t.co/Cho5UYBFms https://t.co/MszblZqsuO These works add depth to the discussion.

Dec 18, 2024 · 3,487 followers View post →
Dr. Adrian Laurence
@adrianrlaurence · X

[9] S. Wright and F. Kelly, “Plastic and Human Health: A Micro Issue?,” Environmental science & technology, vol. 51 12, pp. 6634–6647, Jun. 2017, doi: 10.1021/acs.est.7b00423. [10] Arifur Rahman, A. Sarkar, O. Yadav, G. Achari, and J. Slobodnik, “Potential human health risks due

Sep 1, 2024 · 119 followers View post →
Bestofhealthcare.com
@bestofhealth1 · X

Community Health: PLASTICS & MICROPLASTICS POLLUTANT of Environmental Concern. Plastic & World Health: A Micro Issue? Microplastics is in all our Systems; Water, Soil, Fish, Animals, You, & Me Now Have Microplastics in our Systems. Educate, Read, & Share: https://t.co/Af5c08r7B8

Jan 31, 2023 · 1 like · 511 followers View post →
Annie Aitken
@patriot1959usa · X

https://t.co/SBgHVkRTiS

Feb 5, 2022 · 491 followers View post →
PlasticScience
@SciencePlastic · X

Plastic and Human Health: A Micro Issue? by Stephanie L Wright and Frank J Kelly. Great review that highlights biopersistence of micro/nano plastics, uptake, translocation, and human health risks. #PlasticPollution #microplastics #kingscollegelondon #science #conspiracytheory #no

Jan 4, 2021 · 2 followers View post →
Scott Coffin, Ph.D.
@DrSCoffin · X

@LindbergCasey Numerous mammalian in vivo and in vitro studies have been conducted on microplastics. Size is a significant factor for the distribution of particles, with 10 microns recognized as a likely upper size threshold. @MarineSteph's 2017 review is very good. https://t.co/hT4d7YMO4D https://t.co/tIX80ir3QK

Oct 6, 2020 · 4,025 followers View post →
化学物質過敏症・対策情報センター
@mcs_bic · X

RT @mcs_bic: マイクロプラスチック × 人体への毒性 マイクロプラスチックを吸入または摂取すると、体内に蓄積され、免疫応答が誘発または増強され、局所的な粒子毒性が発現する可能性があります。 https://t.co/ectKS7k48s

Aug 27, 2020 · 3 shares · 4,248 followers View post →
CharlieBio
@CharlieBio · X

@bollecochile https://t.co/MBWx7lvB36

Jul 26, 2020 · 1 like · 464 followers View post →
虹
@nanaironokibou · X

RT @mcs_bic: マイクロプラスチック × 人体への毒性 マイクロプラスチックを吸入または摂取すると、体内に蓄積され、免疫応答が誘発または増強され、局所的な粒子毒性が発現する可能性があります。 https://t.co/ectKS7k48s

Jul 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,354 followers View post →
メガ
@AllOne1002 · X

RT @mcs_bic: マイクロプラスチック × 人体への毒性 マイクロプラスチックを吸入または摂取すると、体内に蓄積され、免疫応答が誘発または増強され、局所的な粒子毒性が発現する可能性があります。 https://t.co/ectKS7k48s

Jul 18, 2020 · 3 shares · 687 followers View post →
化学物質過敏症・対策情報センター
@mcs_bic · X

マイクロプラスチック × 人体 曝露レベルを証明する確たる情報が欠如しています。 マイクロプラスチックが人間の健康に影響を与える可能性はありますが、現在の曝露レベルと負荷を評価していかねばなりません。 https://t.co/PeV6DjLlQs

Jul 18, 2020 · 4,248 followers View post →
化学物質過敏症・対策情報センター
@mcs_bic · X

マイクロプラスチック × 人体への毒性 マイクロプラスチックを吸入または摂取すると、体内に蓄積され、免疫応答が誘発または増強され、局所的な粒子毒性が発現する可能性があります。 https://t.co/ectKS7k48s

Jul 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 4,248 followers View post →
Stephanie Wright
@MarineSteph · X

Well done to my colleague-pals @MicroPlastic101

May 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,534 followers View post →
KWDreaming
@RightOne40 · X

@SenWhitehouse 2/ Although there is potential for microplastics to impact human health, assessing current exposure levels and burdens is key. https://t.co/orzsmMkEGB

Jun 10, 2019 · 1,153 followers View post →