Food Allergy Awareness
Published 2012-05-23
In a constant effort to share health messages on subjects that are relevant to the health of the population, here is some information on food allergies.
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Current estimates are that food allergies affect as many as 5% to 6% of young children and 3% to 4% of adults in westernized countries.
Peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, soy, seafood, wheat, eggs, milk, mustard and sulphites are the food allergens most commonly associated with severe allergic reactions in Canada.
Consult Health Canada’s advisory at the following address and get some general tips to prevent allergic reactions:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_64-eng.php
For more information on allergy awareness, please visit the following webpages:
Tip Sheet on Avoiding Common Allergens in Food:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/allerg/index-eng.php
Health Canada's webpage on Food Allergies:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/allerg/fa-aa/index-eng.php
Be Food Allergy Aware When Packing School Lunches:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/kitchen-cuisine/school-lunch_repas-ecole-eng.php
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We hope this information is useful to you. If you do not wish to receive these health-related messages, please let us know in your reply to this e-mail.
Best Regards,
Jean-Christophe Senosier
Directeur régional / Regional Director
Direction des communications
Communications Directorate
Santé Canada - région du Québec
Health Canada - Quebec region
Tél./ Phone : (514) 496-4663
