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Allergic diseases significantly impact global health, affecting 20-30% of the population and contributing to morbidity and health-system burden.
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Research on allergic disorders has increased at an annual growth rate of 7.59%, particularly after 2020, indicating heightened prioritization.
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The majority of research is concentrated in the US and China, with limited international collaboration and a focus on asthma and pediatric populations.
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Risk-factor studies dominate the literature (83-89%), while burden-of-disease research remains scarce, highlighting critical knowledge gaps.
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Addressing geographic and thematic imbalances in allergy research is essential for improving the completeness and relevance of global epidemiological studies.