Singapore’s largest and most comprehensive study on paediatric food allergies is underway, aiming to help address the growing challenge of food allergies. The Singapore Food Allergy Story is a four-year initiative to assess the prevalence, nutritional impact, and psychosocial burden of food allergies among children.
As part of the first phase that began in February 2025, researchers are surveying at least 2,000 parents and caregivers of children between 12 and 24 months who attend routine developmental and immunisation visits at participating health clinics. The second phase, which began in July 2025, will study 400 children aged 0-18 years with a diagnosed allergy to milk, egg, peanut, and shellfish. Detailed assessments will consider growth, nutrition, and mental health. The research is expected to inform future dietary guidelines, improve allergen management in schools and food services, and support the development of safer environments for allergic individuals.
Food allergies, particularly to eggs, milk, peanuts, and shellfish, are on the rise in Singapore, with a 60 per cent increase in food challenge sessions at two major national health clinics seen between 2022 and 2024. This increase reflects both heightened parental awareness and the increasing incidence of allergic conditions.
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