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Peanut allergies have become more popular in the United States especially among young children. It is not uncommon to hear about peanut allergies in classrooms, at birthday parties and in hospitals. Research shows that early introduction of peanut protein to an infants’ diet can help prevent the development of peanut allergies until age 60 months. This study aims to track pediatric participants until age 20 to determine if the early introduction of peanut protein is effective in elongated protection from developing peanut allergies. The study will begin by surveying participants from a previous study about if they have developed a peanut allergy since the previous study concluded. Participants will then be separated into 3 groups based on their peanut protein eating habits. The participants will be tested each year for a peanut allergy until their 20th year of life. At the end of 20 years, the data will be collected and analyzed by a statistician to determine if there is a significant difference in the development of food allergies between the 3 different groups. If there is a significance between the three groups, it has the potential to help in preventing peanut allergies going forward. Applying the conclusion from this study could significantly decrease the number of peanut allergies in the population and has the potential to be used with other allergens as well. There is often confusion among parents as to the best method to help protect their child from developing allergies. The study can serve as a guide to providers for educating parents early on in an infant’s life to introduce them to peanut protein early. |
