Prevalence of Challenge-Proven Food Allergy and Predictors of Severe Adverse Reactions to Food in Early Adolescence : Schoolnuts

Grant number: 1047396 | Funding period: 2013 - 2015

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Abstract

Food allergy (FA) has risen to epidemic proportions in recent times and Australia has one of the highest rates in the world. FA is most common in children under 5 years, yet adolescents are at the greatest risk of death from food-related anaphylaxis. We don’t know why this is the case. Our research will describe FA prevalence and will assess the factors placing FA adolescents at high risk of severe allergic reactions. Findings will influence policy for management of FA and anaphylaxis.

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