Prevalence and risk factors for food allergy in older people: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies suggest that the prevalence of food allergy may be increasing worldwide. Results regarding the prevalence and features of adverse food reactions older people have, however, scarcely been analysed in the literature. Thus, the objective of the present systematic review will be to describe the prevalence of food allergy in older individuals, its risk factors, clinical features, as well as the most frequently and commonly involved foods.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the incidence, prevalence and risk factors for food allergy in older individuals. We will search international electronic databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, AMED and ISI Web of Science for published, unpublished and ongo

SUBMITTER: Laia-Dias I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6719770 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature