Food allergy in Singapore: opening a new chapter.
- Author:
Alison Joanne LEE
;
Lynette Pei-Chi SHEK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital, Level 12, NUHS Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228. lynette_shek@nuhs.edu.sg.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Anaphylaxis;
diagnosis;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Egg Hypersensitivity;
Fish Products;
Food Hypersensitivity;
diagnosis;
epidemiology;
prevention & control;
Humans;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Milk Hypersensitivity;
Peanut Hypersensitivity;
Singapore;
epidemiology;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Singapore medical journal
2014;55(5):244-247
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
With the exception of shellfish, the overall food allergy rates in Singapore have not reached the epidemic proportions of the West. The rates of egg, milk and fish allergies remain low. However, the patterns of some food allergies in Singapore have changed over the last decade. For example, peanut allergy, once rare in Singapore, is now the most common cause of anaphylaxis in children. Studies analysing lifestyle practices, particularly with respect to prevention of food allergy, are necessary in order for practitioners to understand global differences and maintain this low prevalence.
