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Levels of Persistent organic pollutants in breast milk: Belgian results from the 6 th WHO-coordinated survey

Malarvannan, G.
Poma, G.
Covaci, A.
Dusart, Alexandre
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Conclusions of the presentation given at the 11th International Symposium on Biological Monitoring in Occupational and Environmental Health (ISBM-11)

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  • Belgium participated in the 6th WHO coordinated survey on POPs in breast milk 
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  • POPs levels in Belgian breast milk samples still decrease over time
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  • Main POPs still measurable are DDT,HCB and B-HCH
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  • breast milk advised as first choice for nursing babies
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  • The results support further monitoring and reduction of exposure
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2019-08-01
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breast milk, PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS, POP
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