Full Description
Microplastics and the Hidden Threat to Human Reproduction: Plastic Peril explores the intricate relationship between microplastics and reproductive health. It delves into various aspects of this theme, including the sources and distribution of microplastics in the environment, human exposure routes and associated risks, the toxicological effects on reproductive health, potential connections to fertility, endocrine disruption, 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 aims to provide insights into the future directions of research and public health initiatives related to microplastics. 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.
Contents
1. Introduction to Microplastics: A Growing Concern
2. Microplastics in the Environment: Sources and Distribution
3. Microplastics and Human Exposure: Routes and Risks
4. Microplastics in Human Use Items
5. Toxicological Effects of Microplastics on Reproductive Health
6. Microplastics and Fertility: Unravelling the Connections
7. Endocrine Disruption and Microplastic Exposure
8. Prenatal Exposure and Developmental Consequences
9. The Male Perspective: Sperm Quality and Microplastics
10. Impacts on Female Reproductive Health and Hormonal Balance
11. Beyond the Individual: Microplastics and Population Health
12. Mitigating Microplastic Exposure: Strategies and Solutions
13. Policy and Regulation: Navigating a Plastic-Polluted World
14. Future Directions in Microplastics Research and Public Health
