Frequent Plastic Usage Behavior and Lack of Microplastic Awareness Correlates with Cognitive Decline: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Microplastics (MPs) are widespread environmental pollutants with possible neurotoxic effects. Exploring links between plastic use, MP awareness, and cognition is key for assessing public health risks.

Objective

To examine correlations between plastic consumption, MP awareness and attitudes, and neurocognitive function among Greater Jakarta residents.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 562 adults used a validated e-questionnaire covering plastic usage, MP knowledge, attitudes, risk perception, and cognition via the Ascertain Dementia 8 (AD-8). Analyses included chi-square, t-tests, and logistic regression.

Results

Suspected cognitive impairment (AD-8 ≥ 2) was observed in 44.5% of respondents. High single-use plastic consumption correlated wi

SUBMITTER: Prawiroharjo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841581 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature