Influence of Bottle-Feeding on Serum Bisphenol A Levels in Infants.
10.3346/jkms.2014.29.2.261
- Author:
Young Jun RHIE
1
;
Hyo Kyoung NAM
;
Yeon Joung OH
;
Ho Seong KIM
;
Kee Hyoung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. khlee218@kumc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Bisphenol A;
Infant;
Endocrine Disrupting Chemical;
Baby Bottle;
Bottle-Feeding
- MeSH:
Benzhydryl Compounds/*blood;
Birth Weight;
Body Weight;
Bottle Feeding;
Endocrine Disruptors/*blood;
Environmental Exposure;
Female;
Humans;
Infant;
Male;
Phenols/*blood
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2014;29(2):261-264
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), particularly during developmental periods, gives rise to a variety of adverse health outcomes. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a well-known EDC commonly found in plastic products including food and water containers, baby bottles, and metal can linings. This study investigates infant exposure to BPA and the effect of bottle-feeding on serum BPA levels in infants. Serum BPA levels in normal healthy infants 6 to 15 months of age (n=60) were evaluated by a competitive ELISA. BPA was detected in every study sample. Serum BPA levels of bottle-fed infants (n=30) were significantly higher than those of breast-fed infants (n=30) (96.58+/-102.36 vs 45.53+/-34.05 pg/mL, P=0.014). There were no significant differences in serum BPA levels between boys (n=31) and girls (n=29). No significant correlations were found between serum BPA levels and age, body weight, birth weight, and gestational age. Bottle-feeding seems to increase the risk of infant exposure to BPA. Establishment of health policies to reduce or prevent BPA exposure in infants is necessary.
