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Why do people in America generally have more food allergies?
I wanted to ask about food allergies. Why do people in America generally have more food allergies compared to other countries?
There are a few theories about why this might be the case. One theory is that the hygiene hypothesis plays a role in the development of food allergies. This hypothesis suggests that because people in the US are exposed to fewer pathogens due to increased cleanliness and sanitation, their immune systems may overreact to harmless proteins in food. Another theory is that changes in diet and lifestyle in the US, such as increased consumption of processed foods and decreased physical activity, may be contributing factors to the rise in food allergies.