Published in The Lancet · View the paper (DOI)
A new project aims to track the health impacts of plastics and monitor progress in reducing their effects on human health. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics will identify and document indicators that highlight the risks associated with plastic production, use, and disposal.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- The Lancet: Plastic pollution is an underrecognised threat to health, experts warn as they launch a project to track plastics’ health impacts and monitor progress The Lancet · Aug 3, 2025 · first to report
- The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics to track impact of plastic production and pollution on human health Boston College · Aug 3, 2025