Enhancing the Nutritional Well-Being of Children With Food Allergies During Disaster

• 2024

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• Akindele Adeoya
PMID: 38501179DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2024.37

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This article highlights the often-overlooked challenges children with food allergies face during disasters. It discusses these children's heightened vulnerabilities, such as limited access to safe food and the risk of cross-contamination. The neglect of their specific dietary needs in disaster preparedness and food aid distribution is concerning. Parents of food-allergic children also face difficulties in managing their children's health conditions during emergencies. The article emphasizes the importance of comprehensive disaster preparedness plans that consider the unique needs of these children, including allergen-free options in emergency shelters and disaster relief centers. Collaborative efforts with parents and local authorities are crucial in addressing these challenges effectively.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Allergens; Child Nutrition Disorders; Dietary Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Food Hypersensitivity; Nutritional Status; Vulnerable Populations; Food Safety; Emergency Shelter

Institutions: Tohoku University

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