Table 2.
Immune related measures of health outcomes.
| Immune response | Measures of immune function | Health outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| a) Immunosuppression | Reduced antibody production is an indication of decreased immune function or immunosuppression that may indicate a greater risk of disease. | Decreased vaccine induced antibody response, infections |
| b) Hypersensitivity | Exaggerated allergic responses when exposed to foreign agents. | Allergic reaction, atopic dermatitis (dermal response), asthma (respiratory response), total IgE (circulating) |
| c) Autoimmunity | Autoimmune disease and related effects as a result of immune responses against self-molecules. | Celiac disease, juvenile dermatomyositis, lupus |