Study: Peanut allergies are more common among adults than children
A new study shows that peanut allergies may be more common among adults than children. Researchers found 17-percent of American adults developed a peanut allergy after age 18.
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FILE - This Feb. 20, 2015 file photo, photo shows an arrangement of peanuts.
Posted at 5:41 AM, Feb 11, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-11 08:41:46-05
(KERO) — A new study shows that peanut allergies may be more common among adults than children. Researchers found 17-percent of American adults developed a peanut allergy after age 18.
They say more adults than kids are allergic even though it's generally been considered a pediatric issue.
Researchers also believe there are many adults that haven't been diagnosed since most adults tend to just avoid foods they have reactions to.
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