Association between Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Breast Milk and Maternal Lifestyle Factor
10.21896/jksmch.2023.27.4.205
- Author:
Ju Hee KIM
1
;
Su Ji HEO
;
Nalae MOON
;
Jung Min KWAK
;
Sun Mi LEE
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
2023;27(4):205-214
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate the concentrations of nonpersistent endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in human milk through a literature review and to affirm the association between EDCs and lifestyle factors based on the reviewed literature. We analyzed studies reporting EDC concentrations in breast milk from literature published on Google Scholar and PubMed between 2000 and 2022. In Korea, most EDC concentrations in breast milk were comparable to or lower than those in other countries. However, the concentrations of PFAS in breast milk, especially perfluorooctanoic acid, have shown an increasing trend compared to the past in Korea. Considering the potential risks of EDCs, breastfeeding mothers should take measures to minimize their exposure to these chemicals.
