The results of the joint study conducted by Caucasus University and Tbilisi State Medical University, titled “Microplastic Exposure During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Risks to Maternal and Fetal Health,” were published in the reputable, peer-reviewed international journal Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine.

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The journal Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine is indexed in the international scientific database SCOPUS.

Authors:

• Tengiz Verulava – Doctor of Medicine, Professor at Caucasus University, Head of the Department of Science and Continuing Education at the Acad. G. Chapidze Emergency Cardiology Center.
• Nita Verulava – Student at the Faculty of Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University.

Abstract:

Microplastics, which are widely distributed in the environment, pose a potential threat to maternal and fetal health. The study aims to assess the impact of microplastic exposure during pregnancy on fetal development.

The research revealed that microplastics can cross the placental barrier and cause endocrine disruptions and inflammatory processes. As a result, microplastics may contribute to low birth weight, preterm birth, and developmental abnormalities.