There is growing evidence that in utero exposure to dietary aflatoxin can impair birth outcomes, which in itself can set in motion additional processes contributing to sub-optimal child linear growth. The child's exposure to dietary aflatoxins (including through breastmilk) may also contribute to growth retardation and possibly to other developmental impacts. While there are clear thresholds for maximum exposure for aflatoxin based on risk factors for acute aflatoxicosis and known determinants of cancer, nothing is known about threshold levels or cut-offs in relation to birth outcomes or child nutrition. Is anyone out there undertaking or planning research on this topic? If yes, what are your foci, methods and locations?
Thanks Rani P Ramachandran
. I did see that. We are doing precisely the kinds of work that they call for in that review. Take care.
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