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which can increase the risk of lung cancer. "These microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution, and we know this type of air pollution is harmful," said Tracey J. Woodruff, PhD, MPH, ...

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with a suggested link to colon and lung cancer. “Microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution, and we know this type of air pollution is harmful,” said senior study author ...

The particles also may contribute to chronic pulmonary inflammation, which can increase the risk of lung cancer. "These microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution, and we know ...

which can increase the risk of lung cancer. “These microplastics are basically particulate matter air pollution, and we know this type of air pollution is harmful,” said Tracey J. Woodruff, PhD, MPH, ...