A food allergy is life-altering and a potentially life-threatening medical condition. Common foods that are safe for most people, can put people with food allergies at risk for serious reactions. This is a growing public health issue, and anaphylactic reactions to food have climbed at a dramatic pace - nearly 400% in a 10-year period, according to the healthcare transparency nonprofit FAIR Health.
"The food allergy epidemic shows no signs of abating. While FARE continues to fund scientific studies that have potential to change the landscape of food allergy research, we must change the conversation surrounding food allergy," said James R. Baker, Jr., CEO and Chief Medical Officer of FARE. "This means coming together to shine a light on food allergy as a serious public health issue, educate others about how they can help those with food allergies stay safe and advocate on behalf of the food allergy community."
During Food Allergy Awareness Week and throughout the month of May, activities throughout the county will shine a spotlight on food allergies and anaphylaxis by advocates giving educational presentations to students and school staff, hosting fundraising events, focusing public attention on food allergies through official state and city proclamations, and more.
For more information about Food Allergy Awareness Week and how to get involved, visit www.foodallergyweek.org.
For more information about food allergies, visit www.foodallergy.org.
For more information about Greene County Public Health, visit www.gcph.info or call 937-374-5600.
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