SP1-96 Symptoms of respiratory allergy and vegetable and fruit consumption among schoolchildren: the pilot study in Krakow, Poland

IntroductionIncreasing morbidity of respiratory allergy among children has been observed in the last decades in Poland and across developed countries. Several factors responsible for unfavourable trends were investigated and dietary factors among them. Little is known how the diagnosis of allergy ma...

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Published in:Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) 2011-08, Vol.65 (Suppl 1), p.A401-A401
Main Authors: Galas, A, Zawisza, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Children
developed countries
Diets
fruits
hay fever
Morbidity
Respiratory diseases
skin diseases
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Summary:IntroductionIncreasing morbidity of respiratory allergy among children has been observed in the last decades in Poland and across developed countries. Several factors responsible for unfavourable trends were investigated and dietary factors among them. Little is known how the diagnosis of allergy may play a role in decision making regarding consumption of some foods. The aim of the current study was to investigate the frequency of allergy among schoolchildren and to explore potential relationship between respiratory allergy and consumption of vegetables and fruits.MethodsDietary factors, the frequency of diagnosed allergy and allergy symptoms for the year prior to interview were investigated among schoolchildren in a cross-sectional study. The frequency and the portion size of 77 dietary items were evaluated. Food allergy cases were excluded.ResultsAmong 62 schoolchildren investigated 6.5% were diagnosed with asthma, 12.9% with eczema. More reported recurrent rush, cough without inflammation, and hay fever. Overall 50.0% of children reported allergy symptoms. The rare frequency of vegetable (
ISSN:0143-005X
1470-2738
DOI:10.1136/jech.2011.142976n.73