Thursday, November 6, 2008

More Food Allergies for US Kids

From past few years the allergies in American children is increasing, according to first federal study now about 3 millions kids are affected by allergies. Parents are becoming more aware and reacts quickly to the problem of kids and takes them to doctor.

In 2007, 1 in every 26 children had food allergies and this was 1 in every 29 children in 1997. 18 percent increase in kids affected by different allergies when compared to last year; there is 10 percent overall increase from last decade. In last year, kids had one or two sensitivities but now kids are allergic to more than six foods.

No study revealed the exact reasons for increase in allergies in kids. But some studies have an opinion that kids are becoming allergic towards milk and egg. The children who spend more time indoor may not have a chance to develop their immune systems based on other theories. With increase in globalized food supply makes the kids to eat more variety of foods, by this they may become allergic to some foods.


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