The Secret of Great Health Care
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Allergy - Statistics
Allergy Statistics
Allergies affect the lives of 40 - 50 million Americans. Allergies are associated with many other conditions and significantly affect quality of life. It is associated with frequent sinus and inner ear infection, sleep apnea, asthma and nasal polyps.
Quality of life is affected as those who suffer often have fatigue, hearing problems, impaired social function and impaired health perception. Children are affected by impaired learning, reduced social interaction and mental health problems. Some of the treatments of allergic rhinitis can affect quality of life.
Allergies are a very common problem.
- 25% of individuals suffer from allergies at some point in their life.
- More than 50% have the condition for greater than 11 years.
- Slightly less than 50% of those with allergies report symptoms for more than 2 seasons per year.
- In adults, men and women are equally affected.
- More women reported persistent allergies than men.
- In children, more boys are affected than girls.
- The average age of onset is 8-11 years old.
