Microplastics and the Hidden Threat to Human Reproduction - by Nimra Afzal & Muhammad Babar Khawar Paperback
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Microplastics and the Hidden Threat to Human Reproduction: Plastic Peril explores the intricate relationship between microplastics and reproductive health, delving into the sources and distribution of microplastics in the environment, human exposure routes, associated risks, the toxicological effects on reproductive health, potential connections to fertility, endocrine disruption, and developmental consequences due to maternal exposure.
Author(s): Nimra Afzal & Muhammad Babar Khawar
300 Pages
Medical, Endocrinology & Metabolism
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Microplastics and the Hidden Threat to Human Reproduction: Plastic Peril explores the intricate relationship between microplastics and reproductive health, delving into the sources and distribution of microplastics in the environment, human exposure routes, associated risks, the toxicological effects on reproductive health, potential connections to fertility, endocrine disruption, and developmental consequences due to maternal exposure. It includes impacts on both male and female reproductive health, risks during pregnancy, population-level health concerns, strategies for mitigating microplastic exposure, and the policy and regulatory frameworks surrounding this issue. The book also provides insights into the future direction of research and public health initiatives.
In essence, it explores how tiny microplastic particles can have significant and far-reaching consequences on human reproductive health, making this a vital and emerging area of concern. This is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in understanding the various aspects of the microplastics-reproductive health connection and a go-to reference for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and concerned individuals.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W)
Weight: .99 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 300
Genre: Medical
Sub-Genre: Endocrinology & Metabolism
Publisher: Elsevier
Format: Paperback
Author: Nimra Afzal & Muhammad Babar Khawar
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2026
TCIN: 1007866674
UPC: 9780443333842
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-4456
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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