The prevalence of food allergies among Asian American children is 40% higher than the general population. This article explores the reasons behind this disparity, highlighting the lack of research, cultural barriers, and the urgent need for more data and awareness.
When Sharon Wong’s son was 4 months old, his skin erupted in itchy red patches, and he developed wheezing coughs that lingered for weeks. His first pediatrician dismissed the symptoms as a recurring cold. Then one evening, as a toddler, Wong’s son ate a spoonful of Thai-inspired peanut soup, triggering him to retch and claw at his stomach. Panicked, Wong called her new pediatrician, who recognized the signs of anaphylaxis.
“Families may not connect the reaction to a specific food or recognize it as anaphylaxis until it becomes severe,” explained Dr. Anna Chen Arroyo, an allergist at Stanford University. Language barriers, limited familiarity with specialist services, and cultural hesitancy to seek medical advice can also impede access to allergy care. Even with a diagnosis, managing food allergies often involves navigating cultural hurdles.
Science FOOD ALLERGIES ASIAN AMERICANS HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCH IMMUNOLOGY CULTURAL FACTORS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
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