Dataset Information

Prevalence and Characteristics of Shellfish Allergy in the Pediatric Population of the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shellfish allergy (SA) is one of the most common food allergies causing anaphylaxis in adults and children. There are limited data showing the prevalence of SA in US children.

Objective

To determine the prevalence and reaction characteristics of SA in the US pediatric population.

Methods

A cross-sectional food allergy prevalence survey was administered via phone and the Web by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago from 2015 to 2016. Point prevalence SA estimates, complex survey weighted proportions, and 95% CIs were determined. Relative proportions of demographic characteristics were compared using weighted Pearson χ² statistics.