Would breast-feeding decrease risks of lead intoxication?

Newman, J.

Pediatrics 90(1 Pt 1): 131-132

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005
PMID: 1614769
Document Number: 389687
In this reply to the preceding letter, it is pointed out that breast-feeding cannot protect an infant from exposure to lead in any way. Indeed, lactation and pregnancy have been shown to mobilize lead from bony stores, even in women whose current exposure may not be high.

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