Findings of Harm

The methodology developed by JBI and Minderoo for the original Umbrella Review was applied to evaluate systematic reviews published up until August 2025. PlasticHealthAware presents the findings from 196 systematic reviews

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Within the included 6,841 identified meta-analyses, there were multiple specific subgroup-analyses. This overview draws from a systematically selected 3,631 meta-analyses, excluding for example geographic, analytical method, and matrix subgroups.

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The 195 Systematic reviews draw data from a combined 1,621 unique primary studies. Many more primary studies cover the intersection between plastic chemical exposure and human health outcomes.

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There were 92 unique exposures identified in the included meta-analyses. This includes individual chemicals, as well as combined exposures of multiple chemicals.

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There were 78 distinct health outcomes identified across 15 broader body system categories in the included meta-analyses.

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