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Levels of organochlorinated pesticide residues and other persistent organic pollutants in breast milk: the Belgian results from the 6th WHO-coordinated survey
Malarvannan, G. Poma, G. Covaci, A. Colles, A. Koppen, G. Den Hond, E. Van de Mieroop, E. De Wolf, M.C.
Malarvannan, G.
Poma, G.
Covaci, A.
Colles, A.
Koppen, G.
Den Hond, E.
Van de Mieroop, E.
De Wolf, M.C.
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Abstract
Conclusions of the presentation given at the International symposium on halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) DIOXIN 2018
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- Belgium participated in the 6th WHO coordinated survey on POPs in breast milk ;
- POPs levels in Belgian breast milk samples still decrease over time ;
- Main POPs still measurable are DDT,HCB and B-HCH ;
- breast milk advised as first choice for nursing babies ;
- The results support further monitoring and reduction of exposure ;
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2018-07-01
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breast milk, organochlorinated pesticide residues, PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS