US prevalence of self-reported peanut, tree nut, and sesame allergy: 11-year follow-up
SH Sicherer, A Muñoz-Furlong, JH Godbold… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Allergy to peanuts and tree nuts (TNs) is the leading cause of fatal allergic
reactions in the United States, and the prevalence appears to be increasing. OBJECTIVES:
We sought to determine the US prevalence of self-reported peanut, TN, and sesame allergy
in 2008 and compare results with comparable surveys conducted in 1997 and 2002.
METHODS: A nationwide, cross-sectional, random telephone survey for peanut and TN
allergy was conducted with a previously used questionnaire, with additional questions about …
reactions in the United States, and the prevalence appears to be increasing. OBJECTIVES:
We sought to determine the US prevalence of self-reported peanut, TN, and sesame allergy
in 2008 and compare results with comparable surveys conducted in 1997 and 2002.
METHODS: A nationwide, cross-sectional, random telephone survey for peanut and TN
allergy was conducted with a previously used questionnaire, with additional questions about …