Fraser, Heather

The Peanut Allergy Epidemic, Third Edition: What's Causing It and How to Stop It

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ISBN 13:: 9781510726314
author:: Fraser, Heather
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Skyhorse Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 22.61 x 14.99 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:: Health & Wellbeing, Alternative Medicine, Health & Wellbeing,
Condition:: New
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The Peanut Allergy Epidemic, Third Edition: What's Causing It and How to Stop It The prevalence of peanut allergies has reached alarming levels in Western cultures, with over four million people in the US alone affected. This phenomenon is strikingly absent in India, where peanut is a staple ingredient in many baby food products. Historian Heather Fraser sets out to uncover the reasons behind this disparity, delving into the history of peanut allergies and exploring their relationship with social, medical, political, and economic factors. Fraser's investigation takes her on an international tour, comparing the US peanut allergy epidemic to sixteen other countries, including Canada, the UK, Australia, and Sweden. She also examines alternative medicines and investigates issues of vaccine safety and other food allergies. This third edition features a foreword from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and a new chapter on promising leads for cures to peanut allergies. A comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the peanut allergy epidemic, this book is a worthwhile read for parents, teachers, and health professionals seeking to understand the causes and potential solutions to this growing health concern.

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