Researchers Investigate Link Between Microplastics and Lung Cancer

A study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that patients with lung cancer were more likely to have detectable microplastics in their lungs than those without.

Researchers analyzed samples from 100 patients, identifying 232 microplastic particles, with polypropylene and polyethylene being the most common types found in lung tissue and wash samples.

Patients diagnosed with lung cancer showed a 66% detection rate in lung wash samples compared to 46% in non-cancer patients, raising questions about the potential role of plastics in disease.