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Annesi-Maesano, Isabella; Fleddermann, Manja; Hornef, Mathias; Mutius, Erika von; Pabst, Oliver; Schaubeck, Monika und Fiocchi, Alessandro (2021): Allergic diseases in infancy: I - Epidemiology and current interpretation. In: World Allergy Organization Journal, Bd. 14, Nr. 11, 100591

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Abstract

Objective: Among non-communicable diseases, the prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly in the new millennium. The increase of allergic diseases is linked to the changing environment of infants. Methods: This narrative review summarizes the discussions and conclusions from the 8th Human Milk Workshop. Information from the fields of pediatrics, epidemiology, biology, microbiology, and immunology are summarized to establish a framework describing potential avenues for the prevention of allergic diseases in the future. Results: Several environmental circumstances are linked to the development of allergic diseases. While cesarean section is increasing the risk of allergies, early childhood exposure to a farm environment has a protective effect. From their analysis, nutritive and non-nutritive factors influencing the allergy risk in later life have been identified. The effect of breastfeeding on food allergy development is non-univocal. Human milk components including immunoglobulins, cytokines, and prebiotics have been indicated as important for allergy prevention. Conclusion: Many factors linked to the western lifestyle have been associated with the development of allergic diseases. This suggests several theories that may serve as a basis for new protective interventions. While it is indubitable that mother's milk protects from infectious diseases, its role in the prevention of allergic diseases is to be elucidated.

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