Living in a big city has many benefits. However, city dwellers live in an unfavorable environment due to high population density, exhaust fumes, and waste from industrial enterprises. This increases the risk of developing health problems. What are the risk factors, and how can they be reduced?
In recent decades, the issue of microplastics has become increasingly urgent, drawing the attention of scientists, environmentalists, and the public. These tiny particles, less than five millimeters in size, not only infiltrate the environment—oceans, rivers, and even the atmosphere—but also make their way into the food we eat. How dangerous are they, and what can we do to minimize their impact on the body?