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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran and Stuti Mishra

SHOCKING: High microplastic levels in blood found linked to heart attack | Mind Blowing Facts

People who survived a serious heart attack were found to have higher levels of tiny plastic particles in their blood, providing early evidence that plastic pollution could be an overlooked cardiovascular threat.

Researchers at the University of Campania in Italy also found that people who smoke and those exposed to higher levels of air pollution had greater levels of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood.

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