If you have a particular consumer issue, let us know about it. Perhaps we can be of some help. No names of any of our correspondents will be published without permission. When writing us, please include your e-mail address and phone number. Since 1974 to 1991, the overall incidence of childhood cancer has jumped 10 percent.
Cancer is the leading cause of childhood death by disease.
Nearly 5 million children under 18 have asthma, and that number is on the rise. Some nerve toxins in use in schools may actually impair the learning process, memory, intelligence, personality and behavior. And children are especially susceptible. An organization in Los Angeles headed by activist Christina Graves is doing some community organizing to stop pesticide use in the schools. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finally issued some rules for producing organic foods.