Many interesting bits of allergy related news have come out of the recent AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology) conference. One such item is the results of a National Health and Nutrition Survey which state that Black Male Children Have an Increased Risk for Food Allergies.
When I read about these survey results, I was reminded of a radio essay Jenny (The Nut-Free Mom Blog) pointed out not so long ago. Gluten--A White Person's Allergy?
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Jennifer, I of course thought of that NPR essay as well when I read this news today.
I knew that studies have shown that young African American children have a higher incidence of asthma--so I guess it's not surprising that food allergies would also be an issue. Both are autoimmune disorders.
Wait, didn't Joel Stein and Dr. Christakis (aka Dr. Evil--just my opinion everyone--Jennifer B doesn't condone that moniker!) agree that nut allergies are only a problem in "rich, white, lefty" communities?
Oh my, could they be wrong???? :)
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