Prevalence Statistics for Types of Food allergies

The information below shows a list of types of Food allergies, with information as to the prevalence of each of these types. Estimates of the people affected are calculated based on the available statistic.

Disease	Prevalence Estimate	US people estimate	Statistic Used for Calculation
Food allergies (overall)	approx 1 in 100 or 1.00% or 2.7 million people in USA	2,720,000	1% of the adult population have a true immune reaction to food (NHWIC)
peanut allergies	approx 1 in 90 or 1.10% or 3 million people in USA	2,999,999	3 million Americans (peanut and tree nut combined; NIAID)
tree nut allergies	N/A	N/A	No information
shellfish allergies	N/A	N/A	No information
egg allergies	N/A	N/A	No information
milk allergies	N/A	N/A	No information
fish allergies	N/A	N/A	No information
soy allergies	N/A	N/A	No information
rice allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
codfish allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
exercise-induced food allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
MSG allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Sulfite allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Egg allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Shellfish allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Shrimp allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Crayfish allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Lobster allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Crab allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Tree Nut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Walnut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Fish allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Peanut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Milk allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Cashew allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pineapple allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Celery allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Brazil nut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Mustard leaf allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Turnip allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Bell Pepper allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Papaya allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pecan allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Chestnut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Hazelnut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Melon allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Carrot allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Soybean allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Barley allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Hops allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Lentil allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Lychee allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Tomato allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Apple allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Olive allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Avocado allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Parsley allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Kidney bean allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Date palm allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pea allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Apricot allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Cherry allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Plum allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Almond allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Peach allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pear allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Perfume allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Oat allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Strawberry allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Soy allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Carp allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Abalone allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Snail allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Scallop allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Mussel allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Frog allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Salmon allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Mackerel allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Mollusk allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Kiwi Fruit allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Castor bean allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Rye allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Sesame allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Potato allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Fruit allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Watermelon allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Mango allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pomegranate allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Turtle allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Sunflower seed allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Chamomile tea allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Linden tea allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Garbanzo (legume) allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Lima been allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Beer allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Orange allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Spice allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Cinnamon allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Thyme allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Cumin allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Paprika allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Coriander allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Wheat allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Fennel allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pine Nut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Quorn allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Aniseed allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Cabbage allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Tuna allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Zucchini allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Coconut allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Garlic allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Lettuce allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Chick pea allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Vegetable oil allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pumpkin allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Bean allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Chicken meat allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Meat allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Pork allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Red meat allergy	N/A	N/A	No information
Buckwheat allergy	N/A	N/A	No information

Prevalence Statistics for Food allergies

Prevalance of Food allergies:

1% of the adult population have a true immune reaction to food (NHWIC)

Prevalance Rate:

approx 1 in 100 or 1.00% or 2.7 million people in USA [about data]

Prevalance of Food allergies:

Experts estimate that food allergy occurs in 8 percent of children 6 years of age or under, and in 1 to 2 percent of adults.^[13] Approximately 100 Americans, usually children, die annually from food-induced anaphylaxis.^[14] (Source: excerpt from Allergy Statistics: NIAID) ... One out of three people either say that they have a food allergy or that they modify the family diet because a family member is suspected of having a food allergy. But only about three percent of children have clinically proven allergic reactions to foods. In adults, the prevalence of food allergy drops to about one percent of the total population. (Source: excerpt from Food Allergy and Intolerances, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID) ... Although most people have experienced a reaction to something they have eaten, only 1% of the adult population suffers from true immune reactions to food. (Source: excerpt from Allergies: NWHIC)

Types of Food allergies

For more information about types of Food allergies, refer to our section on types of Food allergies.

About prevalence:

The medical term 'prevalence' of Food allergies usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Food allergies at any given time, whereas the annual diagnosis rate of new cases of Food allergies is called the 'incidence'. For more information on prevalence and incidence statistics, see about prevalence and incidence statistics.

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