Chemical contaminants in human milk: an overview.
This review contains a succinct overview of the nature and extent of the problem of contamination of human milk with environmental and occupational chemicals, excluding drugs. Factors influencing the levels of contaminants in breast milk are discussed. Also, data on major chemicals of concern with potential health risk(s) to the general population and risk-benefit considerations are dealt with briefly. Based on the available data on the subject, research needs have been identified and policy recommendations are suggested.
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Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460, USA.
D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005506:Food Contamination; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000737:chemistry*; D010573:Pesticide Residues / Q000032:analysis
D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D010573:Pesticide Residues