Peanut Allergies Linked to African Ancestry
Peanut Allergies Linked to African Ancestry
A new study has linked African ancestry to an increased risk of childhood peanut allergies.
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" And study has -- African ancestry to an increased risk of childhood peanut allergies. Researchers at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital examined genetic code of a group of African American children they found that every 10% increase the African ancestry there with a 25% increase in the likelihood of a peanut allergy. African heritage was also associated with more allergies to milk eggs and several other food."
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