Microplastics in oceans may be linked to higher risk of disabilities, study finds

A recent study suggests a link between higher exposure to oceanic microplastics and increased disability risks among coastal residents in the U.S. Disabilities affecting memory, mobility, and self-care were more prevalent in areas with higher microplastic levels, although the study stops short of establishing causation.

Microplastics in oceans may be linked to higher risk of disabilities, study finds
A recent study suggests a link between higher exposure to oceanic microplastics and increased disability risks among coastal residents in the U.S. Disabilities affecting memory, mobility, and self-care were more prevalent in areas with higher microplastic levels, although the study stops short of establishing causation.