Abstract:
In Africa, the burden of some diseases has been a problem for centuries. The
spectrum of African diseases includes allergies, infections, nutritional
deficiencies, and natural disasters. Efforts made by scientists to search for
possible means of disease control have been outstanding; however, in some
infections, solutions are still out of reach. In disease control programs, it
might be worthwhile to pay attention to the most striking diseases than merely
follow a holistic approach. This short review tackles the problems of allergy and
allergens in Africa as compared with other disease burdens that may suggest the
need for a more balanced approach based on priority.
