Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Plastic pollution has become a serious global health issue, with experts now warning that it is costing the world over $1.5 trillion annually. A new review published in a leading medical journal says plastic waste is not just an environmental concern but also a major health threat that affects people from infancy to old age. This warning comes just before key international talks begin in Geneva to form a global treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution.

Health researchers involved in the report highlighted that plastics contribute to disease and premature death. The review compares plastic's impact to that of air pollution and lead exposure. Experts stressed that government action, including the implementation of eff...