Risks posed by microplastics: Scientific evidence vs public perception
Despite the opposing views between the scientific world and the media, the latter has driven public perception on the effects of microplastics on human health. This is even though microplastic risks for humans have not yet been quantified.
Scientific studies consider microplastics risks as hypothetical or uncertain.
Scientific studies present them as “established”.
Media articles suggest that the harmful consequences of microplastics are highly probable.
Source: Swiss Re | Global Challenges 2020, 4, 1900010