Food Allergy and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents-The Role of Shared Familial Environment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests a link between food allergy and poor mental health, however, this may be explained by shared genetic and environmental factors. We aimed to investigate the association between food allergy of different severity and mental health in children, and the role of familial factors.

Methods

This population-based, longitudinal cohort study is based on the Child and Adolescent Twin Study in Sweden with questionnaire data reported by parents and/or children. Food allergy 'ever' and doctor's diagnosis were reported at age 9-12 years, and ≥ 1 recent dispensation of adrenaline was used as a marker for current severe food allergy. Outcomes were identified using validated questionnaires for anxiety; Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED); Strength a

SUBMITTER: Karim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11791381 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature