{"id":2508,"date":"2021-01-25T10:33:51","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T09:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/api"},"modified":"2021-02-17T16:23:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T15:23:16","slug":"allergy-statistics-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/allergy-statistics-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to React: 90+ Allergy Statistics (Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions in the world. Simply put, an allergic reaction occurs when our immune system confuses a harmless substance with an invader. Its overreaction to an allergen can result in a wide range of symptoms, from mild but annoying to life-threatening. Although allergies can\u2019t be cured, there are numerous preventative and treatment measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\u2019s dive into the world of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Among other things, you\u2019ll learn what type of allergens exist, how many people suffer from allergies, and how deadly allergies can be. Prepare to be shocked!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The 10 Most Surprising <\/b><b>Allergy Statistics <\/b><b>to know in<\/b><b> 2021<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies affect over 50 million Americans every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54.6% of people in the US have had a reaction to at least one allergen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% to 30% of the world population suffers from allergic rhinitis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 million Americans suffer from food allergies, according to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 200,000 visits to the emergency room every year due to food allergies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 to 100 Americans die every year due to anaphylaxis caused by insect stings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24.6 million Americans have asthma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 million people visit an emergency room because of asthma every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 50% of study participants reported that allergies negatively affected their night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies incur an annual cost of over $18 billion for the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find much more stats in the infographic below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2768\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Allergy-Statistics.jpg\" alt=\"Learn How to React: 90+ Allergy Statistics (Infographic)\" width=\"800\" height=\"22420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Allergy-Statistics.jpg 800w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Allergy-Statistics-768x21523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Allergy-Statistics-585x16395.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Allergy Prevalence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll be looking at the prevalence of allergies in the United States as well as around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Allergies affect over 50 million Americans every year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACAAI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the US. Hay fever, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/asthma-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and eczema are among the most prevalent allergic diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. 54.6% of people in the US have had a reaction to at least one allergen.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of people suffering from allergies is on the rise, with hay fever being the most prevalent allergic disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Children whose parents suffer from allergies are more likely to develop an allergy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if only one parent has an allergy, there\u2019s a 30% to 50% chance their child will also be allergic. If both parents suffer from allergies, the risk that their child will develop an allergy is 60% to 80%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hay Fever Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we\u2019ll be focusing on hay fever as a specific set of allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. 10% to 30% of the world population suffers from allergic rhinitis.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Allergy Organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, hay fever affects up to 40% of children in the world. Unfortunately, this number has been rising in the last few years, which may be a serious problem since allergic rhinitis can lead to asthma. According to the World Health Organization\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worldwide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> problem since there are 400 million people with hay fever and 300 million with asthma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. About 7.8% of US adults suffer from hay fever.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hay fever doesn\u2019t have anything to do with either hay or fever. This is a common name for allergic rhinitis, a condition caused by sensitivity to pollen, dust mites, pet hair or dander, or mold. Essentially, we are looking at pollen, pet, mold, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dust allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some of its symptoms include sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes, and fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Immunotherapy for hay fever is effective in 85% of the cases.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACAAI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal and perennial. According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seasonal allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from 1995 to 2015, the ragweed pollen season in the US increased from 1 to 3.5 weeks. Besides avoiding allergens, people with hay fever can consider allergy shots because immunotherapy can reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. In 2007, there were 13.4 million visits to the doctor with a primary diagnosis of hay fever.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the WHO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allergic rhinitis is among the major chronic respiratory diseases in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Food Allergy Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll be exploring food allergies and looking at some statistics and facts that shed light on these types of allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. 32 million Americans suffer from food allergies.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Allergy Research &amp; Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This number also includes 5.6 million children who have food allergies. The following stat includes the most common food allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. 8 foods cause 90% of all food allergies.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Allergy Research &amp; Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Walnuts, almonds, and pistachios are just some types of tree nuts. However, over 170 foods have been associated with allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. 2.8% of US adults are allergic to seafood.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResearchGate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FARE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peanut allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 0.6%\u20131.3% of Americans are allergic to peanuts, which are also one of the most prevalent food allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. About a third of children with a food allergy are bullied.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Allergy Research and Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids who suffer from a food allergy are twice as likely to be bullied as children without an allergy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. 8% of US children have a food allergy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Allergy Asthma &amp; Immunology<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21690110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a US study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 38% of children suffering from a food allergy have had a severe reaction. Among kids, peanuts cause most food-based allergic reactions. They\u2019re followed by milk and shellfish. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that around 21% of children with food allergies are allergic to this type of food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. There are 200,000 visits to the emergency room every year due to food allergies.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaphylaxis is the major reason people with food allergies get hospitalized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Teenagers and young adults are at a higher risk of fatal anaphylaxis than other age groups with food allergies.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FARE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, asthma increases the risk of severe food allergy reactions. Interestingly, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food allergy death statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that most fatal food allergy anaphylactic reactions occur when dining away from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Drug Allergies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible to be allergic to a specific drug. In this section, we\u2019ll be looking at drug allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. About 10% of the world\u2019s population may experience adverse drug reactions (ADR).<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Allergy Organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antibiotics most commonly associated with drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHR) include penicillins, cephalosporins, and sulfonamides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. About 20% of fatalities caused by anaphylaxis can be associated with DHR.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Allergy Organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug hypersensitivity reactions can affect various organs and range from mild to severe. According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy statistics worldwide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2021<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 23%\u201335% of people claimed to have an antibiotic allergy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. About 10% of people are allergic to penicillin.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Allergy Asthma &amp; Immunology<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, most of them aren\u2019t truly allergic to this antibiotic. What\u2019s more, the majority of them will probably lose their allergy over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Insect Allergy Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll be discussing allergies to insects and looking at stats and facts about this particular type of allergy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. 5% of people suffer from an insect allergy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACAAI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this allergy can\u2019t be cured, venom immunotherapy is effective for preventing severe reactions to insect stings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. 90 to 100 Americans die every year due to anaphylaxis caused by insect stings.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACAAI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the statistics related to an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insect sting allergy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 0.4% to 0.8% of children and 3% of adults experience life-threatening reactions because of insect stings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. About 50% of fatalities due to an insect allergy occur in people who haven\u2019t had a previously documented systemic reaction.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Allergy Organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasps and hornets are among the species that most frequently cause anaphylaxis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Latex Allergies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we\u2019ll be focusing on latex allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. Between 1% and 6% of Americans have a latex allergy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health care workers are more likely to develop this type of allergy than other people. This is from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and doesn\u2019t take into account <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy statistics by country<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it only focuses on the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Skin Allergies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin allergies can be caused by a number of things. In the following section, we\u2019ll be discovering more about skin allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. About 13% of US children had skin allergies in 2017.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to statistics from 2017, children aged 0\u20134 years are the most prone to skin allergies. If you look at skin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy percentages today<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will likely find that they are similar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Asthma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma is an allergy that affects a large number of people around the world. We\u2019ll be looking into this type of allergy in the following section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>23. 24.6 million Americans have asthma.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACAAI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airways of people who suffer from this chronic disease are always inflamed. In the case of allergic asthma, symptoms occur when allergens, such as dust mites, pollen, or mold, are inhaled. This is the most common type of asthma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. More children suffer from asthma than adults.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 8.4% of children have asthma in the US, compared to 7.6% of US adults with this chronic disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. 2 million people visit an emergency room because of asthma every year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2015, asthma caused 3,615 deaths in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sleep and Allergies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do allergies affect sleep? Here, we\u2019ll be exploring the relationship between sleep and allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>26. Hay fever has an adverse effect on sleep quality.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a French study, the more severe a person\u2019s allergic rhinitis is, the more impaired their sleep. Since nasal congestion is one of the symptoms of hay fever, allergies can increase the risk of snoring. Therefore, people with allergic rhinitis might benefit from using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/best-anti-snoring-device\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a snoring device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although there\u2019s a list of both the best and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/allergy-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worst states for allergies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you don\u2019t have to move just because of hay fever. Instead, make your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleep.org\/articles\/allergy-free-bedroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bedroom allergy-free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>27. Hay fever increases the risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since allergic rhinitis leads to a stuffy nose and enlarged tonsils and adenoids, it\u2019s associated with an increased risk of developing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/what-is-sleep-apnea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSAS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, it\u2019s vital to treat hay fever appropriately to prevent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/sleep-apnea-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or at least reduce its symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>28. About 50% of study participants reported that allergies negatively affected their night\u2019s sleep.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They had problems falling asleep, and nasal congestion and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> woke them up during the night. Only 17% of them were satisfied with their sleep quality. Therefore, allergies can clearly lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/effects-of-sleep-deprivation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep deprivation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may be prevented by appropriate allergy treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Allergy-Related Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the direct and indirect costs associated with allergies?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>29. Allergies incur an annual cost of over $18 billion for the US.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACAAI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides direct medical costs, allergies can be associated with indirect costs, which are commonly caused by absenteeism, lowered productivity, and premature deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>30. Caring for a child with a food allergy is costly.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Allergy Research and Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, the overall costs for US families amount to $25 billion a year. Based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food allergy statistics worldwide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, milk allergies were associated with the highest average cost compared to other food allergies. In addition to medical treatment and expensive allergy-free food, most parents often miss work or even have to give up work to care for their children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Word<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies are a chronic condition that negatively affects all aspects of a patient\u2019s life, including the quality of their night\u2019s rest. Unfortunately, as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicate, the incidence of allergies is on the rise. Every year, there are more and more people suffering from hay fever. Additionally, an increasing number of children develop food allergies that stick around for a longer period of time than they had in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there\u2019s no cure for allergies, there are a number of effective treatments that can alleviate the symptoms. However, more research should be done to find ways to prevent and treat allergies, which can sometimes even be life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergy statistics in this informative infographic can help you learn more about this common health problem, from its symptoms to effective treatments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/stats-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,19],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2508"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}