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Number of microplastics ingested by humans in the United States as of 2019

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Release date

June 2019

Region

United States

Survey time period

2019

Number of respondents

3,600 respondents

Special properties

processed samples

Supplementary notes

* Mean value. Figure ranges from 39,000 to 52,000 particles depending on age and sex.
** Mean value. Figure ranges from 74,000 to 121,000 particles depending on age and sex.

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Key information on U.S. human microplastic consumption 2019

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Mar 5, 2020

Based on a U.S. study, the amount of microplastics ingested by humans depended on largely on consumption habits as well as age and sex. For example, water intake exclusively from bottled sources contributed to the ingestion of an additional * microplastic particles, compared to around particles for those who only consumed tap water.

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