Detection of Exposure to Microplastics in Humans: A Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Microplastics are able to enter the human body through food chains, personal care products, contact (skin) from soil, water or inhalation of microplastics in air. AIM: This article aims identify presence that exposed humans. METHODS: Systematic review using four bibliographic databases (Google Scholar, Wiley Online Library, PubMed, and Science Direct). Literature search 2016 2021, found as many 10983 papers extracted PRISMA guidelines, a total five were selected for review. RESULTS: In this article, oral, dermal, is feces, colon, placenta, scalp hair, hand skin, facial saliva. Several methods used according polymer types, shape, sizes The type often polypropylene. addition, fibers, fragments films detectable shape microplastic, while size >5 mm. CONCLUSION: literature study provides evidence various types polymers, shapes ubiquitous Hence, possibility health risks resulting microplastic exposure should not be ignored.