Tag #Cultural Barriers

What specific subgroups within the Asian American population show the highest rates of food allergies, and how do these rates compare to the national average?

A recent Stanford study revealed that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children are disproportionately affected by food allergies, with rates as high as 8.2% for Filipino children compared to the national average of 5.8%. This disparity highlights the urgent need for further research into the causes and effective interventions for this health inequity among Asian American children.