Food Hypersensitivity in Children Aged 0–3 Years of the Lviv Region in Ukraine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Matsyura, Oksana; Беш, Л.В.; Borysiuk, O; Gutor, Taras; Malska, A.A.; Kovalska, Oksana; Besh, O. M.; Sorokopud, O. O.; Vari, Sandor G.

doi:10.3389/fped.2021.800331

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“…After duplicates were removed, the titles and abstracts of 1,628 reports were reviewed by one of the authors (JFL), and 131 met the eligibility criteria (Figure 1). The current review was primarily based on 107 full papers, 2‐108 but, due to the scarcity of data, we also chose to cite five relevant abstracts 109‐113 for a more complete picture of child health in Ukraine. Our literature search was limited to papers published in English.…”

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Systematic review of health and disease in Ukrainian children highlights poor child health and challenges for those treating refugees

Ludvigsson

Лобода

2022

Acta Paediatrica

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Aim Millions of Ukrainian children have been internally displaced or fled to other countries because of the Russian war. This systematic review focused on their health needs and future challenges for clinicians. Methods A systematic literature search of the Medline, Embase and MedRxiv databases from 1 January 2010 to 31 March 2022 identified 1628 papers on the health of Ukrainian children and 112 were relevant to this review. Results In 2019, under‐5 mortality was 8 per 1000 live births in Ukraine. Underweight and adverse childhood experiences, including child abuse, were frequent compared to other European countries, while childhood obesity seemed less common. Alcohol consumption was common in women of reproductive age, including during pregnancy, risking foetal alcohol syndrome. Neonatal screening programmes provided low coverage. Vaccine hesitancy was common and vaccination rates were low. Other concerns were measles, HIV, antibiotic resistance and multi‐resistant tuberculosis. Many children are expected to suffer from psychological and physical trauma due to the war. Other healthcare challenges include low COVID‐19 vaccination rates and a preference for secondary and tertiary care, rather than primary care. Many people cannot afford medication. Conclusion Ukrainian children often have poor health and host countries need to be aware of their needs.

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Systematic review of health and disease in Ukrainian children highlights poor child health and challenges for those treating refugees

Ludvigsson

Лобода

2022

Acta Paediatrica

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“…A number of nutritional, environmental, and socio-economic factors influence the chemical composition of breast milk during lactation, including the stage of lactation, gestational age at delivery, maternal diet, and maternal metabolic diseases such as diabetes [ 39 , 40 ]. Numerous studies have shown that the mothers’ diet and health can greatly affect the fatty acid content of breast milk [ 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ].…”

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Fatty Acid Composition of Milk from Mothers with Normal Weight, Obesity, or Gestational Diabetes

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Gestation and the neonatal period are crucial periods in infant development. Many components of breast milk, including fatty acids, play an important role in strengthening the immune system. The aim of our research was to evaluate the fatty acid profiles of milk from 69 mothers, including subjects having a normal weight, obesity, or gestational diabetes. For the analyses, we used gas chromatography (GC) with flame ionization detection (FID) and GC coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The main fatty acids found in breast milk were palmitic acid (C16:0; 26–28%), linoleic acid (C18:2; 23–28%), and α-linolenic acid linoleic acid (C18:3; 15–17%), followed by myristic acid (C14:0; 5–8%), lauric acid (C12:0; 4–6%) and stearic acid (C18:0; 4–5%). The average breakdown of fatty acids was 50% saturated, 44% polyunsaturated, and 6% monounsaturated. Breast milk samples were classified using principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis. Results showed that milk from the two major groups of obese and normal body mass index (BMI) could be distinguished with an accuracy of 89.66%. Breast milk samples of Hungarian and Ukrainian mothers showed significant differences based on the fatty acid composition, which variations are attributable to the mothers’ dietary habits.

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“…Little information is known about the prevalence of food allergies in Ukraine. In a 2022 cross-sectional study on food hypersensitivity in children aged 0–3 years of the Lviv region, the most common allergens were milk, egg, and wheat [ 36 ]. Ukraine enacted a law in August 2019 regarding food products labeling, including imported foods.…”

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Food Allergy Labeling Laws: International Guidelines for Residents and Travelers

Chang

Eng

Chang

2023

Clinic Rev Allerg Immunol

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The prevalence of food allergies varies by country, as does each country’s food allergen labeling. While labeling laws may vary by country, most follow the Codex Alimentarius. Even developing countries have some degree of labeling guidelines for food allergies, but it is highly developed countries that tend to implement stricter labeling regulations to protect their citizens and tourists. Different organizations, both domestic and international, such as Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), work to advance food allergen labeling laws around the globe. Eating out and traveling can be anxiety-provoking for people with food allergies, especially when traveling to international destinations. Furthermore, experiences that young children, teenagers, and parents have with food allergies can have psychosocial and social impacts. To evaluate food allergen labeling laws across the globe, official legal documents outlining the laws pertaining to foods and allergen food labeling were reviewed for each respective country or region. These were organized according to continent, then region or country. The majority of countries require that major food groups be listed on food labels, including milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, treenuts, fish, and shellfish. There are individual variations across regions depending on staples in respective diets. With increasing rates of food allergies worldwide, legislative action is needed to ensure that people living with food allergies can more safely purchase and consume foods. Until then, the work of avoiding accidental ingestions and anaphylaxis remains primarily with the individual, who must educate themselves on labeling laws and implement other protective measures.

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Food Hypersensitivity in Children Aged 0–3 Years of the Lviv Region in Ukraine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 6 publications

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Systematic review of health and disease in Ukrainian children highlights poor child health and challenges for those treating refugees

Systematic review of health and disease in Ukrainian children highlights poor child health and challenges for those treating refugees

Fatty Acid Composition of Milk from Mothers with Normal Weight, Obesity, or Gestational Diabetes

Food Allergy Labeling Laws: International Guidelines for Residents and Travelers

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