The Peanut Allergy Epidemic
Saturday February 23, 2008
Peanut allergy is becoming more common, with the number of people suffering from this form of food allergy doubling over the past 20 years. Approximately 1% of children suffer from peanut allergy, and it is the most common type of food allergy affecting adults. Only a small fraction of people actually outgrow peanut allergy.
Why is peanut allergy becoming so common? Can people with peanut allergy eat other nuts or legumes? How can you avoid eating peanuts? Find out the answers to these questions and more:
Comments
I’m not allergic to peanuts or legumes, but I’ve noticed that beans, peas, peanuts and some other foods seem to trigger reactions that I think may be due to their high nickel content. I’m very allergic to nickel on contact, and it seems that I am reacting to the foods that are high in it, too.
Peanut Allergy Causes are so varied and different for each person. You are right that the causes are not clear, but there are certainly known factors and causes people should be aware of.