It was no coincidence that cot death rose to epidemic proportions before ebbing in a rhythm that marched closely to the twin drums of New Zealand soil maps and its wheat industry.
A body of ongoing international research is finding ever strengthening links between the sudden unexpected deaths of apparently healthy babies and selenium levels.
Les Hailes believed these deaths were the canary in the coal mine – a forerunner of the effects selenium deficiency would lead to in human health – is he right? You be the judge.
If you read one book this year, Just Cause and Effect – Selenium Deficiency in New Zealand should be it.
