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Food allergy knowledge and attitudes among restaurant staff in Germany

Loerbroks, A.; Tolksdorf, S.; Wagenmann, M.; Smith, H. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2018 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1

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Zeitschrift
Das Gesundheitswesen
Autor:innen
Loerbroks, A.; Tolksdorf, S.; Wagenmann, M.; Smith, H.
Ausgabe
Heft 8/09 / 2018
Jahrgang 80
Seiten
1 bis 1
Erschienen: 2018-09-03 13:00:00
ISSN
0941-3790
DOI
10.1055/s-0038-1667693

Zusammenfassung

Background: Severe allergic responses to certain foods (i. e. anaphylaxis) can be fatal. Avoidance of allergen exposure is the most effective preventive measure. This is difficult to achieve when eating out, because successful avoidance is determined by the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of restaurant staff. Previous research has suggested large international variations regarding food allergy knowledge and attitudes among restaurant staff. We aimed to provide data from Germany. Methods: We carried out interviews in restaurants in Düsseldorf. Knowledge was assessed by five true/false-statements about how to pr…

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Anaphylaxis Allergens Germany Anaphylaxie Deutschland Das Gesundheitswesen