NHANES Obesity Allergies Association

An recent article is has been published with new NHANES data (www.nih.gov/news/health/may2009/niehs-04.htm ). The findings show a positive association with childhood obesity and allergies.

The obese children had an increase rate of allergies to the tune of 27 percent. IgE levels were measured as well as compared against a questioneer.

This disease is a far-reaching disease and, hopefully, we can get it under control. Now is the time for more PE in schools, not less.

Erik

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