Food allergy in a changing dietary landscape: A focus on the Asia Pacific region
Issued Date
2024-08-01
Resource Type
ISSN
09056157
eISSN
13993038
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85201045963
Journal Title
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Volume
35
Issue
8
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Vol.35 No.8 (2024)
Suggested Citation
Leung A.S.Y., Pacharn P., Tangvalelerd S., Sato S., Pitt E., Wong G., Koplin J.J. Food allergy in a changing dietary landscape: A focus on the Asia Pacific region. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Vol.35 No.8 (2024). doi:10.1111/pai.14211 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/100529
Title
Food allergy in a changing dietary landscape: A focus on the Asia Pacific region
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Abstract
Recent studies have provided compelling evidence to suggest that various environmental factors play a significant role in the development of food allergies. As our society experiences rapid economic growth, increased urbanization, and a shift towards a more Westernized diet, the incidence of food allergies is also on the rise and the pattern is gradually evolving. This review will delve into the changes in the epidemiology of food allergies within the Asia-Pacific region and the various dietary practices and factors that are postulated to play a role in the rise in food allergies over the years. Although there have been important advancements in the field of food allergies, there are still numerous uncertainties regarding the intricate relationship between diet and food allergies. Specifically, the role of epigenetic factors in influencing the susceptibility to food allergies, as evidenced by studies that assessed the impact of migration and rural–urban dynamics, is not fully understood. Addressing this knowledge gap presents an opportunity to develop more effective prevention and treatment strategies that could greatly benefit individuals living with food allergies. (Figure presented.).
