Just an issue to stay on top of, to see how the media relate this to
breastfeeding and/or formula use.

 

 

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20110323/japan-fukushima-radiation-cont
amination-concerns-110323/

"Because babies are more susceptible to developing thyroid cancer as a
result of exposure to radioactive iodine, parents in the Tokyo area are
being advised to limit how much tap water they give their infant children. 

But, even though the level is more than twice the 100 becquerels per litre
experts say is safe for infants to consume, older children and adults are
being told they have no reason to fear water from their taps.

"Even if you drink this water for one year, it will not affect people's
health," Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told reporters." 

 

(see link for full article, but there was no interpretation for implications
on infant feeding, in this article)

 

Janice Reynolds

Saskatchewan, Canada

 


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