CNA938 Rewind - Childhood food allergies: A growing health concern in Singapore

Food allergies among children are on the rise in Singapore, with an estimated 5% affected and life-threatening anaphylaxis cases increasing significantly over the past decade. What’s driving this trend, and what should parents, teachers and caregivers look out for? Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng discuss the growing concern and why creating a safer community for children with food allergies matters more than ever with Dr Chong Kok Wee, Head and Senior Consultant, Allergy Service, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital