NEW YORK — A new study recently estimated that 5.9 million children in the United States suffer from a food allergy.
The study, published in the July issue of Pediatrics, also found that children with a tree nut or peanut allergy tend to have the most severe reactions, with nearly 39% of children ages 18 years and younger surveyed saying they had a severe or life-threatening allergy. Additionally, more than 30% of children surveyed said they suffered from multiple food allergies.
The study was funded by the Food Allergy Initiative.
