Food Allergy Trends: Evidence-Based Analysis of Recent Increases

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According to CDC data (2021), food allergies affect 8% of U.S. children, representing a 50% increase since 1999.

Documented Prevalence Changes

Pediatric Trends

32% increase (2010-2019)

JAMA Pediatrics, 2021 (n=42,103)
Adult Prevalence

10.8% self-reported

JACI, 2019 (n=40,443)
Hospital Visits

124% increase since 2010

CDC NHIS Data, 2020

Specific Allergen Trends

Peanut

2.2% prevalence (2019)

NHANES Study, n=7,747

Tree Nuts

1.1% prevalence (2019)

NHANES Study, n=7,747

Shellfish

2.9% prevalence (2019)

NHANES Study, n=7,747

Economic Impact

Medical Costs: $24.8 billion annually

FAIR Health Report, 2020

ER Visits: 200,000+ annually

CDC Report, 2021

Lost Productivity: $19.2 billion annually

FAIR Health Report, 2020

References & Further Reading

CDC National Health Interview Survey (2020-2021)

Current national statistics on allergy prevalence

JAMA Pediatrics Study (2021)

Comprehensive analysis of pediatric food allergy trends

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2019)

Adult prevalence study with detailed methodology

NHANES Food Allergy Data (2019)

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

FAIR Health Economic Report (2020)

Comprehensive cost analysis and economic impact data