Tag #Dioxins

What specific impact do municipal waste incinerators have on the levels of toxic chemicals in breast milk of nearby residents?

A study in the UK found that mothers living near waste incinerators had higher levels of PCBs and dioxins in their breast milk. These chemicals, found in incinerator fumes, accumulate in the body's fat and are primarily ingested through food. The study involved 194 first-time mothers living within 20km of incinerators.