Children in Australia up to three times more likely to suffer from nut allergies than children in Asia: study

Peanuts and other nuts are among the most prevalent and dangerous causes of allergies in Australia, leading to the highest lifetime risk of anaphylaxis. Now, researchers believe there's something in the Asian environment that helps protect children from the condition, with Australian children up to three times more likely to suffer from nut allergies. The reason could be that Asian children were exposed to different diets, bacteria and UV.

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