Table 2.
Causes of death (N = 92)
| Cause of death | Number of deceased persons (%) | Average age (Age range) | Male (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Food |
40 (43) |
32 (9-78) |
19 (47.5) |
| Peanut |
16 (17) |
- |
- |
| Tree nuts |
6 (6.5) |
- |
- |
| Seafood |
4 (4) |
- |
- |
| Milk |
1 (2.5) |
- |
- |
| Other foods |
7 (18) |
- |
- |
| Unknown food |
6 (7) |
|
- |
|
Insect venom |
30 (33) |
54 (25-77) |
24 (80) |
|
Medication |
16 (17) |
65 (39-86) |
6 (37.5) |
| Antibiotic (Penicillin, Cephalosporin, Septra) |
7 (8) |
- |
- |
| Radiocontrast dye |
4 (4) |
- |
- |
| Unclear cause (more than one culprit, or no suspected allergen) | 6 (7) | 64 (51-83) | 3 (50) |