Allergies
Whether it's eggs, nuts, dairy products or substances in clothing or cosmetics - certain foods or everyday products can cause allergies in some people.
Topics in the area of allergies
Allergies - A Global Problem
Allergies represent a major health, social, and economic problem worldwide. They affect the quality of life of a considerable part of the population: Around a quarter of the population in Europe is allergic to at least one chemical. Around four percent of children and adults in Germany suffer from a food allergy, and many young people and adults suffer from allergic reactions of the respiratory or gastrointestinal tract.
The areas of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment that deal with allergies
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment deals with the subject of allergies from very different perspectives: