40名比哈尔族母亲的母乳中的铀对婴儿的健康构成危险,尽管安全饮用水水平很高。 Uranium in breast milk from 40 Bihar mothers poses health risks to infants, despite safe drinking water levels.

在印度比哈尔进行的一项研究发现,所有40名母亲母乳中的铀在6个地区进行了检测,浓度最高为5.25微克/升,主要在Katihar和Khagaria。 A study in Bihar, India, found uranium in breast milk from all 40 mothers tested across six districts, with levels up to 5.25 µg/L, primarily in Katihar and Khagaria. 虽然低于世卫组织饮用水限额，但近70%的婴儿面临铀在发育中积累导致的潜在非致癌风险，包括肾脏和神经损伤。 While below WHO drinking water limits, nearly 70% of infants faced potential non-carcinogenic risks, including kidney and neurological harm, due to uranium’s accumulation in developing bodies. 受自然地质学和人类活动驱动的铀含量高的地下水可能会造成污染。 Contamination likely stems from uranium-laden groundwater, driven by natural geology and human activities. 研究人员强调母乳喂养应因其重要利益而继续下去,但呼吁采取紧急行动,查明来源并监测长期健康影响。 Researchers stress breastfeeding should continue due to its vital benefits, but call for urgent action to identify sources and monitor long-term health impacts.