THERE are an estimated 4-5 million dairy-intolerant people in the UK.

Inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) causes nausea, cramps, bloating gas and diarrhoea.

The most common food allergy in children is to milk protein.

Symptoms include persistent colic, diarrhoea, vomiting, eczema, catarrh, bronchitis and asthma.

These are just some of the little-known health facts revealed to mark this year's World Vegan Day on November 1.

To find out more, send an A4 stamped addressed envelope to The Vegan Society, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN37 7AA or visit www.vegansociety.com.

SANDRA HOOD

The Vegan Society.

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