Food allergies are on the rise—but why?
Find out why more people are developing food allergies
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In just three years, healthcare providers have seen a 72% increase in children hospitalized from severe reactions related to food allergies. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that around 8% of children have negative reactions to certain types of food compared to approximately 6.2% of adults. Some scientists believe we're in an allergy epidemic, but how has this happened?
If you'd like to dive deeper into what food allergies are, why they are on the rise, and the future of allergy prevention, click through this gallery now.
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