Dietary habits and prevalence of allergic rhinitis in 6 to 7-year-old schoolchildren in Turkey

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and other allergies has risen worldwide. Dietary habits are considered to be among the potential risk factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and its relationship with dietary habits and other risk factors among 6 to 7-year-old Turkish schoolchildren.