concept   lactose intolerance
statement   Lactose intolerance is more prevalent in East Asian countries, causing lower dairy consumption.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lactose East Asian Lactose intolerance is more common among adults. 1
2 lactose East Asian countries Many people in East Asian countries have a higher prevalence of lactose intolerance compared to those in Western countries. 1
3 lactose East Asian countries Many people in East Asian countries are lactose intolerant due to a lower prevalence of lactase persistence. 1
4 lactose intolerance East Asian countries Lactose intolerance is less common and often not a widely recognized issue, leading to regular consumption of dairy products without concern for lactose content. 1
5 lactose intolerance East Asian countries Higher prevalence of lactose intolerance, leading to lower consumption of dairy products 1
6 maltose East Asian countries Associated with maltose syrup used in traditional Chinese desserts and cooking, such as in mooncakes and tangyuan. 1