Invisible Threats in Himalayan Region: Unmasking the Impact of Microplastic Pollution on Human Health Today and Tomorrow

Microplastic pollution is abundant in aquatic and land atmospheres. Nowadays, studies on microplastics impact in the human health have a global concern to the researchers, health authorities, policy makers, civil opinion, media, as well as environmental and non-governmental groups. Although, there is several confirmations that humans are contaminant with microplastics through ingestion of food and drink consumption and via inhalation. Therefore, the present chapter goals to illustrate the routes of exposure to microplastics in Himalayan region, its classification and sources, effect in human health, and recommendation for its management.