Monday April 12, 1999 - Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding exposure via breast milk to pesticides and pollutants is correct?

A. Chlorinated hydrocarbons do not appear in breast milk because they are water-soluble.
B. Common air pollutants are found in human milk.
C. Heavy metals that have been found in milk include mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic.
D. Levels of pesticides in breast milk are generally higher than those found in cow’s milk.
E. A lead level greater than 20 ug/dl in a nursing mother is reason for discontinuing breastfeeding.
 
 

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