Microplastics Exposure Assessment
Introduction
Microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in drinking water, food, household dust, human blood, lungs, reproductive organs, arteries, and even brain tissue. While scientists continue studying their long-term health effects, reducing unnecessary exposure is considered a sensible precaution.
This assessment estimates your potential exposure based on your daily habits. It is not a medical diagnosis and cannot measure the actual amount of plastic in your body.
Microplastics Exposure Assessment
Check Your Exposure to Nano and Micro Plastics
Estimate your potential daily exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics through drinking water, food, household products, cooking practices, and lifestyle habits.
This is an educational screening tool — not a diagnosisBasic Information
Race / Ethnicity
Drinking Water
Microplastics have been detected in bottled water, tap water, and many beverages. Your source of drinking water, how beverages are packaged, and whether you use water filtration can all influence your potential exposure.
Answer the following questions based on your typical habits during the past year.
Food
Food is considered one of the largest potential sources of microplastic exposure. Packaging, food storage, food preparation, canned foods, and highly processed foods may all contribute to exposure.
Consider your normal eating habits rather than occasional events.
Household Exposure
Microplastics can accumulate inside homes as dust released from carpets, furniture, clothing, and household products. Cleaning habits and indoor air quality may influence the amount of plastic particles present in your environment.
Answer based on your primary residence.
Personal Habits
Some everyday habits can increase contact with plastics through food, beverages, clothing, and other consumer products. This section focuses on behaviors that may contribute to long-term exposure.
Answer honestly based on your normal routine.
Cooking Practices
Heating plastics can increase the release of microscopic plastic particles into food and beverages. Your cookware, food containers, utensils, and beverage containers may all influence exposure.
Consider how you usually prepare meals at home.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle choices, workplace activities, and everyday purchasing habits can affect your overall exposure to microplastics. This final section looks at broader behaviors that may contribute to cumulative exposure.
Answer each question based on your current lifestyle.
Review Your Results
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