The number of children with food allergies is increasing in Japan, creating the need for safe eating environments that prevent affected families from becoming isolated.A survey in fiscal 2022 by the Japan Society of School Health covering public elementary, junior and senior high schools, as well as special needs schools, found 6.3 percent of children had food allergies, up from 2.6 percent in fiscal 2004. The share of children who have experienced anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction, also jumped to 0.62 percent from 0.14 percent.As someone with a family member w…READ FULL ARTICLE
