Excerpt from 'Blind Spots' by Marty Makary - Harvard Gazette
Briefly

Fear of peanut allergies has led to extreme measures in American schools, where administrators treat peanut exposure with the same seriousness as potential explosives. This culture of fear ignores historical context of food allergies and may exacerbate anxiety rather than promote safety.
The contrast between the lack of peanut allergies in African countries and the prevalence in the U.S. raises questions about cultural differences in food consumption and health perceptions. The perception of peanut allergies as a serious issue reflects societal tendencies to create barriers around certain foods.
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