Frequent Plastic Usage Behavior and Lack of Microplastic Awareness Correlates with Cognitive Decline: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Pukovisa Prawiroharjo, Anyelir Nielya Mutiara Putri, Noryanto Ikhromi, Aldithya Fakhri, Elizabeth Divina, Rani Permata, Aileen Gabrielle, Violine Martalia, Agustyno Zulys

TL;DR
This study finds that frequent use of single-use plastics is linked to cognitive decline, and low awareness of microplastics correlates with higher plastic consumption.
Contribution
The study establishes a novel correlation between plastic usage and cognitive impairment, highlighting the need for public health policies to address plastic consumption.
Findings
High single-use plastic consumption is associated with a 41% increased risk of suspected cognitive impairment.
Low awareness of microplastics correlates with higher consumption of single-use plastics.
Reusable plastic use does not significantly affect cognitive outcomes.
Abstract
Public health relevance—How does this work relate to a public health issue? Microplastics are persistent environmental contaminants that enter the human body primarily through ingestion, posing potential neurotoxic risks via oxidative stress and inflammation mechanisms.This study investigates the emerging intersection of environmental health and neurology by examining how daily plastic usage behaviors correlate with neurocognitive function in an adult population. Microplastics are persistent environmental contaminants that enter the human body primarily through ingestion, posing potential neurotoxic risks via oxidative stress and inflammation mechanisms. This study investigates the emerging intersection of environmental health and neurology by examining how daily plastic usage behaviors correlate with neurocognitive function in an adult population. Public health significance—Why is…
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TopicsMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution · Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals · Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
