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Trends in allergic conditions among children: United States, 1997-2011

Kristen D Jackson1, LaJeana D Howie, Lara J Akinbami

  • 1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Office of Analysis and Epidemiology, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA.

NCHS Data Brief
|June 8, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Allergic conditions are common in US children, impacting health and daily life. This study analyzes allergy prevalence trends and sociodemographic differences in children under 18.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Allergic conditions are prevalent pediatric health issues, encompassing food, skin (e.g., eczema), and respiratory (e.g., hay fever) allergies.
  • These conditions can significantly impair children's physical and emotional well-being, affecting sleep, school attendance, and overall quality of life.
  • Anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, is frequently triggered by food in children and adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine current trends in the prevalence of allergic conditions among children in the United States.
  • To investigate how allergy prevalence differs across various sociodemographic characteristics in the pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of recent national data on childhood allergies.
  • Examination of prevalence rates stratified by sociodemographic factors for children under 18 years.

Main Results:

  • Presents recent epidemiological trends in pediatric allergies.
  • Highlights disparities in allergy prevalence based on sociodemographic factors.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding allergy prevalence and its distribution is crucial for targeted public health interventions.
  • Early detection and management strategies are essential to mitigate the adverse effects of allergies on children's health and daily functioning.

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