Why are allergies increasing?

被引:189
作者
Ring, J
Krämer, U
Schäfer, T
Behrendt, H
机构
[1] Tech Univ Munich, Dept Dermatol & Allergy Biederstein, D-80802 Munich, Germany
[2] Med Inst Umwelthyg, D-40225 Dusseldorf, Germany
[3] Neuherberg Tech Univ Munich, GSF, Natl Res Ctr Environm & Hlth, Div Environm Dermatol & Allergy, D-80802 Munich, Germany
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10.1016/S0952-7915(01)00282-5
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
The incidence of atopic allergy is increasing in certain 'Western' countries but this remains unexplained. Various hypotheses with differing amounts of evidence and/or relevance have been assessed, including increased awareness of the diseases, improved diagnostics, genetic susceptibility, psycho-social influences, allergen exposure, decreased immune-system stimulation, underlying disease, anti-allergic therapy and pollution.
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