According to a new study, children with a food allergy had a significantly higher prevalence of childhood anxiety. The results suggest that food allergy is particularly linked to elevated social anxiety and fear of social rejection and humiliation. According to a new study, children with a food allergy had a significantly higher prevalence of childhood anxiety. Among the children with a food allergy, 57 percent reported having symptoms of anxiety compared to 48 percent of children without a food allergy. The results suggest that food allergy is particularly linked to elevated social anxiety and fear of social rejection and humiliation.

Source: dna June 30, 2017 01:20 UTC