Toxic effects of plastic on human health and environment : A consequences of health risk assessment in Bangladesh

Abstract

<jats:p>Plastics are used widely everywhere in our life and without plastic, modern civilization would indeed look very diverse. This study focuses on the toxic effects of plastic on human health and environment and possible consequences of health risk assessment in Bangladesh. Plastics are essential materials in modern civilization, and many products manufactured from plastics and in numerous cases, they promote risks to human health and the environment. Plastics are contained many chemical and hazardous substances such as Bisphenol A (BPA), thalates, antiminitroxide, brominated flame retardants, and poly- fluorinated chemicals etc. which are a serious risk factor for human health and environment. Plastics are being used by Bangladeshi people without knowing the toxic effects of plastic on human health and environment. Different human health problems like irritation in the eye, vision failure, breathing difficulties, respiratory problems, liver dysfunction, cancers, skin diseases, lungs problems, headache, dizziness, birth effect, reproductive, cardiovascular, genotoxic, and gastrointestinal causes for using toxic plastics. Plastics occur serious environment pollution such as soil pollution, water pollution, and air pollution. Application of proper rules and regulations for the production and use of plastics can reduce toxic effects of plastics on human health and environment.</jats:p>

Public and Environmental Health Effects of Plastic Wastes Disposal: A Review

“…However, due to cost-effectiveness and versatility, PVC remains very popular in the production of consumer goods. PVC have been reported to cause chronic bronchitis, birth defects, genetic changes, cancer, skin diseases, deafness, vision failure, ulcers, liver dysfunction and indigestion [1].…”

“…It is commonly used in packaging of milk, frozen foods and juices. Because the plastic does not have any component that is harmful to human body, its usage is termed safe for beverages and food [1].…”

“…It is used for packaging medicine, yogurt, ketchup, beverage, etc. Plastics made of polypropylene have no harmful substances and like polyethylene, polypropylene containers are considered safe for humans as packages for food and beverages [1]. their constituents and type of materials used in their production.…”

“…PET is commonly used during disposable salad dressing, juice, mouthwash, vegetable oil, cosmetics, soft drinks, margarine and water bottles production, because it is anti-inflammatory and fully liquid. PET is also anti-air, preventing entrance of oxygen into it [1]. Antimony trioxide, an inorganic compound, is used as a catalyst for the production of PET and rubber vulcanization [18].…”

“…Plastics are made up of synthetic organic polymers which are widely used in different applications ranging from water bottles, clothing, food packaging, medical supplies, electronic goods, construction materials, etc [1]. In the last six decades, plastics became an indispensable and versatile product with a wide range of properties, chemical composition and applications.…”