Timing of solid food introduction in Hong Kong children: abridged secondary publication
ASY Leung, TF Leung, GWK Wong
Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
 
 
  1. The incidence of anaphylaxis has increased over the past decade. Hong Kong is experiencing a ‘second wave of the allergy epidemic’, particularly among young children.
  2. Physician and public education and empowerment are needed to increase awareness of and preparedness for anaphylaxis.
  3. Delayed introduction of allergenic solid foods is common in Hong Kong; further studies are needed to determine its role in the increasing anaphylaxis trend.