The public health impact of parent-reported childhood food allergies in the United States
Video Abstract BACKGROUND: Childhood food allergy (FA) is a life-threatening chronic
condition that substantially impairs quality of life. This large, population-based survey
estimates childhood FA prevalence and severity of all major allergenic foods. Detailed
allergen-specific information was also collected regarding FA management and health care
use. METHODS: A survey was administered to US households between 2015 and 2016,
obtaining parent-proxy responses for 38 408 children. Prevalence estimates were based on …
condition that substantially impairs quality of life. This large, population-based survey
estimates childhood FA prevalence and severity of all major allergenic foods. Detailed
allergen-specific information was also collected regarding FA management and health care
use. METHODS: A survey was administered to US households between 2015 and 2016,
obtaining parent-proxy responses for 38 408 children. Prevalence estimates were based on …