September 15, 2023

A new Korean study explored how household income influences healthcare utilization by children living with allergies. It found that those from higher socioeconomic status and children older than 13 years were more likely to seek help with allergies. In the last few decades, the incidence of allergies has risen considerably in low- and middle-income nations....

This study found that Black and Hispanic children who live in poor neighborhoods, have public insurance, and have higher rates of comorbidities like allergies were also significantly more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19. Although COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children, hospitalization rates among children increased fivefold in the summer of 2021, possibly...

An Americas Health Foundation panel agreed on the significant prevalence of health disparities related to atopic dermatitis in Latin America. They identified the factors contributing to these disparities and developed expert recommendations. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, heterogeneous skin disease. The condition has multiple risk factors, including genetics, environmental factors, immunological factors, and more....

The assessment of droplets in the exhaled air of mild asthma patients indicated changes in surfactant protein-A and albumin after exposure to indoor ultrafine particles derived from cooking. Candle and cooking exposure are associated with mild inflammation. Personal exposure and health outcomes depend on exposure to indoor pollutants, including particulate matter from burning candles and...