Most Commonly Cited Food Allergies/Intolerance

1. Milk and milk products (36% of those with food allergies - 7.2% of general population)
2. Fruits (19% of those with food allergies - 3.8% of general population)
3. Vegetables (9% of those with food allergies - 1.8% of general population)
4. Peanuts (9% of those with food allergies - 1.8% of general population)
5. Shellfish (8% of those with food allergies - 1.6% of general population)
6. Gluten (7% of those with food allergies - 1.4% of general population)
7. Wheat (6% of those with food allergies - 1.2% of general population)

Notes: Data from Thomson Reuters PULSE(SM) Healthcare Survey, a telephone poll,from more than 100,000 US households annually. Survey questions are developed in conjunction with NPR. The figures in this poll are based on 3,014 participants interviewed from June 1-12, 2011.
Source: Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll, August, 2011
Source URL: http://healthcare.thomsonreuters.com/npr/assets/NPR_report_F...

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