>Naomi Bar-Yam <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>the political aspects of breastfeeding for many years. For me
>at least, the issue of toxins is a new one. How does one get
>involved in the politics of this issue? Is there legislation to
>lobby for? Which gov't agencies work in this area? FDA, EPA,
>Dept. of Agriculture? CDC?
>What is being done in other countries?
>Any info. or places to turn for info would be most appreciated.

There's a nice review on environmental contaminants in breastmilk at
<http://www.nrdc.org/breastmilk/default.asp>. This information was also
published in the June 2002 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives along
with several other articles on the topic of chemical contamination of
breastmilk (<http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2002/110-6/iti.html>).

regards,
Julia

Julia R. Barrett
Freelance Science Writer
Madison, Wisconsin
608-238-8409; [log in to unmask]

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