FoodAllergyFactsandStatisticsfortheU.S.PDFVIP

Food Allergy Facts and Statistics for the U.S. • Food allergy is a growing public health concern. • As many as 15 million people have food allergies. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 o An estimated 9 million, or 4%, of adults have food allergies. 2, 3, 5 o Nearly 6 million or 8% of children have food allergies with young children affected most.3, 4, 6, 7, 8 • Boys appear to develop food allergies more than girls. 5 • Food allergies may be a trigger for or associated with other allergic conditions, such