Breast milk lead levels in three major regions of the West Bank of Palestine
Publication Type
Original research
Authors
Ramzi Shawahna
Ahed Zyoud
Hikmat S. Hilal
Jamela Dwikat
Maram Elhelo
Bayan Yaqob
Lead is a potentially neurotoxic pollutant that is ubiquitously spread in our environment. Breast milk contaminated with lead poses potential risk of exposing recipient infant to this neurotoxic heavy metal.