TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the evolution of self-reported milk allergy in children and adults within the population of Fez-Meknes region, as well as to investigate the consumption of milk and its correlation to milk allergy.Design/methodology/approach It is a cross-sectional study conducted in Fez-Meknes region between April 2014 and March 2015 basing on a questionnaire completed by 3,068 children and 1,281 adults.Findings The results showed that food allergy was more reported among children (29.4 per cent) than adults (16.9 per cent). Milk allergy was reported by 5.3 per cent of children and 4.2 per cent of adults. Children reported mostly cutaneous manifestations (64.8 per cent) while adults reported mostly gastrointestinal manifestations (68.5 per cent). The consumption of milk showed a protective effect against the development of milk allergy (p < 0.001).Originality/value The consumption of milk was associated significantly with a low rate of milk allergy, especially in adults. However, the pasteurization of milk seemed to be correlated to increase milk sensitivity.
VL  - 49
IS  - 4
SN  - 0034-6659
DO  - 10.1108/NFS-03-2018-0088
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-03-2018-0088
AU  - Azdad Ouarda
AU  - Mejrhit Najlae
AU  - Chda Alae
AU  - El Kabbaoui Mohamed
AU  - Bencheikh Rachid
AU  - Tazi Abdelali
AU  - Aarab Lotfi
PY  - 2018
Y1  - 2018/01/01
TI  - The protective effect of milk consumption on milk allergy in children and adults in Fez-Meknes region of Morocco
T2  - Nutrition & Food Science
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 639
EP  - 653
Y2  - 2024/04/18
ER  -