Reversing peanut advice prevented tens of thousands of allergy cases, researchers say
Summary
Researchers discovered that introducing peanut products to babies has significantly lowered the number of peanut allergy cases. This change in guidelines likely prevented peanut allergies in thousands of children in the U.S. over the last decade. The updated advice is based on research showing that early exposure to peanuts can help prevent allergies.Key Facts
- Researchers say new guidelines on early peanut exposure reduced peanut allergies in children.
- For many years, parents were advised to avoid giving peanuts to babies to prevent allergies.
- A landmark study 10 years ago found early exposure to peanuts reduces allergy risk.
- Peanut allergies among U.S. children were reduced by 43% after the new guidelines.
- Health officials changed U.S. guidance in 2015 and 2017 to encourage early peanut introduction.
- Over 40,000 children have been prevented from developing peanut allergies due to this change.
- The change was prompted by research comparing Jewish children in the U.K. and Israeli children, where early peanut consumption is common.
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