In just three years, healthcare providers have seen a 72% increase in children hospitalized from severe reactions related to food allergies. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that around 8% of children have negative reactions to certain types of food compared to approximately 6.2% of adults. Some scientists believe we're in an allergy epidemic, but how has this happened?
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