EXPOSURE TO LEAD VIA BREAST MILK Introduction
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Based on subgroup findings, this group would address the following questions: • What is the follow-up testing schedule at various blood lead levels for pregnant and lactating women and for the neonate? • At what blood lead level, if any, should women not be breastfeeding? • What nutrition counseling or nutritional supplements should be recommended? • What chelating agents should be employed? • What interventions should be provided by public health agencies at various blood lead levels?
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