Microplastics

1. Microplastics raise the risk of lung cancer in humans (HR 1.198, 95% CI 1.095-1.309).

   Humans12.39 yearsn = 378,985

   Microplastic Pollution and Risk of Cancer: A Prospective Study Based on UK Biobank · Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center · 1 Jan 2026

Lung cancer →

1. Microplastics raise the risk of colon cancer in humans (HR 1.167, 95% CI 1.088-1.252).

   Humans12.39 yearsn = 378,985

   Microplastic Pollution and Risk of Cancer: A Prospective Study Based on UK Biobank · Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center · 1 Jan 2026

Colon cancer →

1. Microplastics raise the risk of liver cancer in humans (HR 1.252, 95% CI 1.031-1.520).

   Humans12.39 yearsn = 378,985

   Microplastic Pollution and Risk of Cancer: A Prospective Study Based on UK Biobank · Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center · 1 Jan 2026

Liver cancer →