Of microplastics in drinking water threatens the health of people who

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Микропластик в питьевой воде не угрожает здоровью людей — ВОЗ

Now the Earth is in serious jeopardy. Mountains of plastic bags and plastic bottles everywhere, but their threat pales before the statement of the scholars about the discovery of the micro-plastic in drinking water. The world Health Organization believes is excessive concern about the detection of the micro-plastic in it, writes Bloomberg.

Every year the share of plastic and polyethylene waste is growing. Plastic conquers the world. Progress always has a reverse side: microparticles of plastic are contained not only in paint, clothing and cosmetics, but also in drinking water.

The world Health Organization is concerned about the latest scientific research. The fact that the share of plastic and plastic waste has increased dramatically, no doubt. Though this claim long ago, but direct evidence of their impact on human health after the decomposition of no. Perhaps the harm will manifest itself not today, but decades later. The who report re-emphasize the importance of studies that shed light on the influence and microplastics on human health and other living organisms.

“We cannot stop research on the impact of microplastics health. They are everywhere and even in drinking water,” — said the Director of the who Department of public health and environmental and social determinants of health.

As previously reported “КазахЗерно.kz” the world Bank in its report addressed to the topic of water pollution. Because of water pollution by one third reduced global economic growth. If children will drink water contaminated by nitrites, then they will slow down growth and mental development. Later, when they grow up, their revenues will be 2% lower than children who drank purified water.

Of microplastics – tiny pieces (diameter is not more than 5 mm) plastic, which fall into the environment and interact with humans. It penetrates to different environments, including in food. It occurs on the background of the erosion of larger plastic debris. It is contained in the so-called beauty products and care products (for example, in toothpaste, or exfoliating tools). In addition, microplastic found in 80% of fresh, bottled and tap water.

Scientists can’t say exactly what is the impact of microplastic on the liver and intestines. Obviously, the impact is the place to be. According to the who report cells of the immune system aktiviziruyutsya when they are ingested. It is therefore very important, as soon as possible, to determine the potential danger from the micro-plastic, which can manifest itself in 3 forms (in the form of particles; in the form of chemicals that comprise plastic particles; in the form of microorganisms in the composition of microplastics).

With the 60-ies of XX century the production of plastics increased by about 8.7%. This information is reflected in the reports on environmental protection, which was published last year. Microplastic is everywhere, including in waste water, in shoes or in water.

The world has stepped up action to reduce plastic pollution. In particular, in a number of countries have banned drinking straws, others charge a fee for plastic bags during shopping in supermarkets. The EU is considering restricting the use of certain microplastics in the production of cleaning products and cosmetics.

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