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[The problems of the child with food allergies]

P Molkhou1

  • 1Hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul-82, avenue Denfert Rochereau-75014 Paris.

European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|March 20, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Food allergy (FA) affects 20% of French schoolchildren, with prevalence doubling in five years. Common allergens include egg, peanut, and milk, with increasing cross-reactivity and multiple allergies noted.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology of Allergic Diseases
  • Public Health Nutrition

Context:

  • Allergic diseases impact approximately 20% of schoolchildren in France.
  • Food allergy (FA) prevalence has shown a steady increase over the past two decades.
  • Current estimates indicate 400,000 children in France are affected by FA.

Purpose:

  • To report the current prevalence and trends of food allergy in French schoolchildren.
  • To identify the most common food allergens and patterns of cross-reactivity.
  • To highlight the rising incidence of multiple food allergies.

Summary:

  • The frequency of food allergy in French children is estimated at 10%, having doubled within the last five years.
  • The most prevalent food allergens identified are hen's egg (35%), peanut (24%), cow's milk (8%), mustard (6%), and fish (4%).
  • Increased instances of cross-reactivity between various food groups, pollen, and latex have been observed, alongside a rise in multiple food allergies.

Impact:

  • This data underscores the growing public health challenge posed by food allergies in pediatric populations.
  • Findings can inform public health strategies, clinical management, and parental education regarding childhood food allergies.
  • Understanding allergen prevalence and cross-reactivity is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment protocols.

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