Prevalence and concentration of aflatoxin M₁ in breast milk in Africa: a meta-analysis and implication for the interface of agriculture and health.

ABSTRACT: Breast milk is one of the many distinct forms of food that can be contaminated with aflatoxin M₁ (AFM₁). They may be consumed by eating contaminated foods, such as contaminated meat and crops, which would then be present in breast milk and cause health problems, including nervous system disorders and cancers of the lungs, liver, kidneys, and urinary tract. However, the prevalently inconsistent explanation of prevalence and concentration remains a big challenge. Thus, this meta-analysis was conducted to determine the prevalence and concentration of harmful chemicals in breast milk in an African context. The databases MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for both published and unpublished research. To conduct the analysis, th

SUBMITTER: Hassen JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258143 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature