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Estimated weekly and annual intake of microplastic for adult populations.
| Exposure | Ghana | USA | France | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly intake | ||||
| Oyster consumption/week (g) | 50 | 59 | 13 | 19 |
| MPs ranges | 14.5–80 | 17–94.4 | 1.2–20.8 | 5.51–30.4 |
| Mean MP intake (item/week) | 50 | 59 | 13 | 19 |
| Annual intake | ||||
| Oyster consumption/capita/year (kg) | 2,600 | 3066 | 672 | 985.5 |
| MPs ranges | 754–4160 | 889.4–4906 | 195–1075 | 286–1577 |
| Mean MP intake (item/capita/year) | 2,600 | 3066 | 672 | 985.5 |
