No health outcomes will be evaluated, only MNP exposure levels microplastic exposure assessment
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female of reproductive age (18~45 years) Reside within 70 km of UMCU Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Insufficient literacy skills to communicate and complete the survey (in Dutch or English) No internet access
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Levels of MNPs in the body, including MNP-associated chemicals. Main plastics of interest are polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide (PA), polyethylene (PE), and polycarbonate (PC). We will evaluate circulating blood levels and excreted urinary levels. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MNPs in household dust | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed