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What Do Plastics Have to Do with the Immune System?

Gideon

In 1960, an estimated half a million metric tons of plastic were produced each year, increasing to 348 million tons in 2017 (24). The assumption is that such materials would be less harmful to the environment and human health than traditional plastics – but there are many unknowns. 1541-1547, 2010. Available: 10.1128/aem.02766-10