In Western societies, the incidence and prevalence of respiratory and food-
related allergies have increased rapidly over the past decades. Changes in life
style, e.g. in hygiene, child vaccination, housing insulation, food consumption
patterns, etc. are thought to be involved in this increase. Direct and indirect
costs related to allergy are expected to rise rapidly, especially in the
Central and Eastern European countries that recently joined the European Union.
Major concerns relate to the significant decrease of the quality of life of
patients and their relatives. This book, written by renowned experts, reflects
the current ideas for future possibilities of allergy prevention, using
integrated and multidisciplinary strategies and covering the entire knowledge
framework from comprehensive fundamental research to implementation into
society. It describes approaches from the following main topics: The medical
and molecular context, The food production chain and novel foods, The living
and occupational environment, People and society. TOC:From the contents:
Preface. Introduction.- The medical and molecular context.- The food production
chain and novel foods.- The living and occupational environment.- People and
society.
