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Science 2026-02-09

Risk factors for the development of food allergy in infants and children

JAMA Pediatrics
About The Study: In this meta-analysis, the most credible risk factors associated with development of childhood food allergy are a combination of major and minor risk factors, including early allergic conditions (atopic march/diathesis), delayed allergen introduction, genetics, antibiotic exposure, demographic factors, and birth-related variables. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Derek K. Chu, email chudk@mcmaster.ca.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6105)

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