Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study
A Lancet study highlights that health impacts caused by plastics may double globally by 2040. Toxic chemicals, microplastics, and emissions released across the plastic lifecycle are increasingly linked to chronic illnesses, environmental degradation, and climate-related health risks.
Doctors and researchers warn that prolonged plastic exposure affects lungs, hormones, and immunity. Children and vulnerable communities face higher risks, making urgent policy reforms, reduced plastic production, and sustainable alternatives essential to prevent a growing public health crisis.
