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Prevalence (self-reported, unadjusted) estimates for probable food allergy in Canada [2]
| Food allergen | Prevalence (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Children | Adults | |
| Peanut | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Tree nuts | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Fish | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Shellfish | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Sesame | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Milk | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Egg | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Wheat | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Soy | 0.1 | 0.1 |
