Bridging the knowledge gap-microplastics in focus: assessing microplastic pollution awareness among medical students.
Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental and health issue. This study evaluates microplastic pollution awareness among medical students at Pamukkale University and the factors influencing it. A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2023 with 474 students from the 1st, 3rd, and 6th yea...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Environmental Health Research Vol. 35; no. 8; pp. 1989 - 2000 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2025
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