Madam, - The "jury is still out" on the health benefits of organic food, writes Oliver Moore (Health Supplement, November 8th). However, many chemicals in common use have had little or no safety testing, and a major WHO conference is being held this week in Argentina to discuss methods by which children's exposure to environmental chemicals may be assessed.
Recently reported research again confirms that children who eat organic food have lower levels of pesticides in their bodies. Until the jury reports back, organic food is the safest and healthiest option. - Yours, etc,
Dr ELIZABETH CULLEN, Irish Doctors' Environmental Association, Thomastown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare.