Prevalence, Incidence, and Persistence of Food Allergies Among U.S. Adults: A Longitudinal Population‐Based Study

Key Points

• To assess the prevalence, incidence, and persistence of food allergies among U.S. adults over three years.
• Conducted a longitudinal study design
• Analyzed a population-based sample of U.S. adults
• Tracked food allergy status over three years
• Food allergies are common among U.S. adults
• High incidence and frequent persistence of food allergies observed over three years
• Factors like female sex, asthma, non-food allergies, ADHD, and fatigue correlate with risk of persistence