Description: Problems with Canadian health care system: long lines, lagging in medical technology. Some perceived impediments ($$$) in converting US physicians to national health system.
Description: Deborah Prothrow-Stith announces elevated male leukemia rates around Pilgrim nuclear plant. Boston Edison discounts cancer findings because of statistical insignificance. Rep. Lawrence Alexander.
Description: Public Health Commissioner David Mulligan announces increased cancer rates, which will be aggravated by state budget cuts in public health funding.
Description: Evelyn Murphy, Francis X. Bellotti and William Weld participate in Globe forum on abortion rights. All three candidates support reproductive choice.
Description: Silber, Murphy, Bellotti speak at Middlesex News forum on elder issues. They rehash Silber's remark on rationing health care for the elderly. Audience of senior citizens.
Description: Tip O'Neill appeals to Democrats to eliminate 15% rule from convention. Police endorse Bellotti. Bellotti and Murphy decline to discuss 15% rule and Kevin White's association with Silber.