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Background
Self‐medication practice among pregnant women is a global concern. However, its understanding in the Indian context is limited due to a lack of comprehensive studies.
Purpose
This study aimed to comprehensively assess the prevalence of self‐medication, the medications used for self‐medication, diseases/conditions associated with self‐medication, and the reasons for self‐medication among...
Food allergy is an important cause of morbidity, significantly affecting the quality of life of the sufferer. Most food allergy research has been undertaken in high‐income countries. Here, we summarize literature regarding food allergy in India and other low–middle‐income countries (LMIC). We provide summaries of self‐reported adverse food reactions and food sensitization in these regions by reviewing...