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Veronica Garea <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:38:49 -0300
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I will make some non-breastfeeding remarks and I apologize in advance.
However, since this list strives to work with evidence based information, I
think I need to make a comment.

Janette, you mention in your post that nearly one million people have died
as a result of the Chernobyl accident. This claim is not supported by
evidence. The Chernobyl cohort is the second most studied group of people
with respect to radiation effects (second to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki
atomic bomb survivors and their progeny). I suggest reading the UNSCEAR
reports on this matter,

http://www.unscear.org/unscear/en/chernobyl.html

The most relevant results of the studies carried out in the aftermath of the
Chernobyl accident pertain to non-human species and the effects of
radioisotopes on the ecosystem. There have been no modifications to
radiation protection principles for humans as a result of the Chernobyl
accident.

I can answer any questions privately to avoid clogging up the list with
non-breastfeeding matters.

Best regards


Veronica Garea, ME Nuclear Engineering, MS Math, PhD Engineering Physics
Nuclear Safety Specialist
(And LLLL, that is why I am on Lactnet)


 7. PROBIT
> Date:    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:20:55 -0500
> From:    Jannette Festival <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: PROBIT
>
> I've been reviewing the PROBIT study and have some questions hopefully
> someone has some insight into. Belarus is located north of the Ukraine and
> east of Russia. In 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear plant exploded (we're talking
> radiation here). 70% of the fallout landed on Belarus. To date, nearly one
> million people have died.
> Now lets look at Michael Kramers study results. 'A breastfeeding promotion
> intervention program does not affect the risk for asthma, allergy, eczema
> symptoms, or positive skin prick test results by the age of 6.5 years.'
> Really?
>
> Why was a study of this magnitude done in a country that has had such a
> large scale catastrophe on it's people and environment. In Belarus thyroid
> cancer in children is over 60 times higher then pre Chernobyl. Apparently
> the soil, foliage and water in highly contaminated areas still contain
> substantial levels of radioactive chemicals. How can we possibly conclude
> from this study that breastfeeding does not have some protective effect. Am
> I missing something here?
>
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