Socioeconomic status linked to childhood peanut allergy

Friday, November 9, 2012 - 09:02 in Health & Medicine

Peanut allergies are rising among American children and one reason might be due to economic status. According to a new study, greater rates of peanut allergy are found in families with higher economic status. This supports the "hygiene hypothesis" of many allergists.

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