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Uranium in breast milk from 40 Bihar mothers poses health risks to infants, despite safe drinking water levels.
A study in Bihar, India, found uranium in breast milk from all 40 mothers tested across six districts, with levels up to 5.25 µg/L, primarily in Katihar and Khagaria.
While below WHO drinking water limits, nearly 70% of infants faced potential non-carcinogenic risks, including kidney and neurological harm, due to uranium’s accumulation in developing bodies.
Contamination likely stems from uranium-laden groundwater, driven by natural geology and human activities.
Researchers stress breastfeeding should continue due to its vital benefits, but call for urgent action to identify sources and monitor long-term health impacts.
El uranio en la leche materna de 40 madres de Bihar presenta riesgos para la salud de los bebés, a pesar de los niveles de agua potable segura.