Proceedings and Recommendations
Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people of color than previously recognized, according to research. In addition, racial and ethnic considerations as well as socioeconomic factors contribute to barriers in accessing care and treatment for these conditions.
To better understand these overall disparity issues, ACAAI surveyed its members, conducted interviews with physicians and advocacy leaders, and hosted a roundtable discussion to further explore the challenges and discuss potential solutions.
Racial Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy
The results of the survey and roundtable are summarized in a white paper, Racial Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy; Physician and Advocacy Experts Describe Pervasive Problems and Identify a Top 10 Solutions Agenda.
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The proceedings also are described with additional data and background in a Special Article, Proceedings of a Roundtable on Racial Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy soon to be published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Click to read the in-press article below.
ACAAI thanks the following organizations and institutions for providing representatives and experts to the Roundtable: Advocate Healthcare; American Academy of Pediatrics; Food Equality Initiative; National Association of School Nurses; National Eczema Association; and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This research initiative was supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Facilitation of physician survey, panel discussion and white paper was managed by Springboard Brand & Creative Strategy.
