The full report
Are Microplastics in Food a Risk Factor for Obesity?
The full report integrates all strands of evidence, including:
- Environmental and dietary exposure pathways
- Experimental and mechanistic findings (in vitro and animal models)
- Human biomonitoring and epidemiological evidence
- Methodological limitations and uncertainties
- Public-health relevance and regulatory context
The full report provides the complete analytical framework and is the version of record for this work.
Access: The full report is available as a standalone publication.
Component publications (available on request)
In addition to the full report, two focused component publications are available for readers who require a more targeted analysis. These components are derived from the full state-of-the-art review and are intended for specialised audiences.
Research-focused component
Microplastics, Human Exposure Pathways, and Obesity Risk:
An Assessment of Evidence and Outstanding Research Gaps
This research-focused analysis concentrates on the scientific and methodological evidence base, including:
- Characterisation of microplastic exposure routes
- Experimental and mechanistic pathways relevant to metabolic health
- Strengths and limitations of current laboratory and observational studies
- Key gaps requiring further investigation
This component is intended for researchers, toxicologists, and biomedical scientists.
Availability: Available on request as a standalone component publication.
Public-health-focused component
Microplastics and Obesity:
Assessing an Emerging Public Health Risk
This public-health-focused analysis examines the population-level relevance of microplastic exposure, addressing:
- Dietary and environmental exposure at population scale
- Vulnerable populations and exposure inequalities
- Implications for non-communicable disease prevention
- Regulatory uncertainty and policy considerations
This component is intended for public-health professionals, policymakers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Availability: Available on request as a standalone component publication.