UN: Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water

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Source: Associated Press

UN: Don’t worry about drinking microplastics in water

By JAMEY KEATEN and MARIA CHENG
August 22, 2019

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don’t appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into their effects on the environment and health.

Microplastics are created when man-made materials break down into tiny particles smaller than about 5 millimeters (roughly one-fifth of an inch), although there is no strict scientific definition.

In a report published Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said the minuscule plastics are “ubiquitous in the environment” and have been found in drinking water, including both tap and bottled, most likely as the result of treatment and distribution systems.

“But just because we’re ingesting them doesn’t mean we have a risk to human health,” said Bruce Gordon, WHO’s coordinator of water, sanitation and hygiene. “The main conclusion is, I think, if you are a consumer drinking bottled water or tap water, you shouldn’t necessarily be concerned.”

Gordon acknowledged, however, that the available data is “weak” and that more research is needed. He also urged broader efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

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1. Oh great ...

[democratisphere]

2. Translation: "Weak data" means deadly to living creatures.

But we'll get back to you in several decades.

[Newest Reality]

3. Well, I wipe the sweat from my furrowed brow on that one...

Don't worry about it even though we are not really sure if you shouldn't, but that's OK!

There is nothing like sound, medical science giving you expert advice. That's fact based for sure. Are they using Trumpian standards there now?

Who are they hiring at WHO these days to watch over world health? WHO, who? Are they just stupid, paid for, or into blatantly lying?

Did they just accidentally overlook the volumes of information and studies that cover the health effects that plastics have on us?

However, WHO's not on first here, it seems:

I mean, I am a male and if I wanted to take estrogen, then I would, but I don't, but I can't seem to help it now. Sperm motility is a factor in males across the Globe right now. How about endocrine disruption? Breast cancer? So, maybe I am just a layman and don't know any better? And we are talking both packaging of all sorts PLUS the microplastics we are constantly ingesting and breathing in. It seems like it is more of a time for warnings and a moratorium than an Orwellian, chill, don't worry, be happy.

Here is a list of the impacts research has shown xenoestrogens to have in the body:

Impair development of reproductive organs in eutero.
Decreases sperm concentration and semen quality in adult male rats.
Correlated with infertility and decreased semen quality in human adult males.
Promotes early puberty onset in boys and girls.
Promotes weight gain in women and men.
Accelerates hair loss in women and men.
Glandular (hormonal) dysfunction.

The list above represents what has been studied thus far by endocrinologists and biochemists. The reality is though, this is a partial list at best.

https://besynchro.com/blogs/blog/12492461-xenoestrogens-plastics-dirty-secret

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. A wide range of substances, both natural and man-made, are thought to cause endocrine disruption, including pharmaceuticals, dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls, DDT and other pesticides, and plasticizers such as bisphenol A. Endocrine disruptors may be found in many everyday products– including plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides. NIEHS supports studies to determine whether exposure to endocrine disruptors may result in human health effects including lowered fertility and an increased incidence of endometriosis and some cancers. Research shows that endocrine disruptors may pose the greatest risk during prenatal and early postnatal development when organ and neural systems are forming.

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index.cfm

https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe/

And so, I call BULLSHIT.