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The reported prevalence of food allergy among school-aged children in Bahrain

Noof AbdulAal1, Tariq A Alalwan2

  • 1Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Kingdom of Bahrain; noofabdulaal@gmail.com.

Allergologia Et Immunopathologia
|March 14, 2023
PubMed

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A study in Bahrain found that 15.5% of school-aged children have a history of food allergy (FA), with 9.9% currently affected. Egg allergy was the most common, highlighting the need for further research.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology of Food Allergies
  • Public Health Research

Background:

  • Food allergy (FA) prevalence research is limited globally.
  • Understanding FA prevalence in specific regions like Bahrain is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of food allergy (FA) in school-aged children in Bahrain.
  • To establish a baseline for future food allergy research in the region.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Randomized sample of school-aged children in Bahrain.
  • Electronic questionnaire administered through schools (October-December 2020).

Main Results:

  • 15.5% of children reported a history of food allergy (FA).
  • 9.9% reported a current FA.
  • Skin and gastrointestinal symptoms were most common; 7% experienced anaphylaxis.

Conclusions:

  • Bahrain's school-aged children show a higher reported FA prevalence than some international studies.
  • Egg allergy is the most frequent single allergen identified.
  • Study provides essential data for future, larger-scale investigations.

Keywords:
BahrainFood AllergyNutritionPrevalenceSchool-aged Children

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