Table 1 Prevalence (self-reported, unadjusted) estimates for probable food allergy in Canada [2]
Food allergen | Prevalence (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Children | Adults | |
Peanut | 2.2 | 0.6 |
Tree nuts | 1.5 | 1.0 |
Fish | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Shellfish | 0.8 | 1.6 |
Sesame | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Milk | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Egg | 1.0 | 0.5 |
Wheat | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Soy | 0.1 | 0.1 |