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Factors affecting the development of food allergy.
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society - 1 Nov 2002
Kimber Ian, Dearman Rebecca J
Abstract excerpt
Food allergy is an important health issue. The estimated prevalence among adults in Western Europe is thought to be between 1 and 2%, with the frequency in infants being greater (approximately 5%). Most confirmed food allergies are associated with a relatively limited range of produce, including cow's milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, fish and shellfish, although the prevalence of allergy to individual foods...
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