Fewer Than 1 In 25 Americans Have A Food Allergy
Food Allergies
Women (4.2 percent) are more prone to food allergies than men (2.9 percent) and out of all ethnic groups, Asians are most susceptible. The patients in the study who suffered from food allergies and intolerances also suffered from a range of different symptoms. Hives/urticaria were the most common bad reaction to food (28.5 percent), followed by Anaphylaxis (15.9 percent) and gastrointestinal irritation (11.5 percent).

Description
This chart shows the percentage prevalence of food allergies and associated reactions in the U.S.