Table 1

Prevalence estimates for probable food allergy in Canada [14]

Prevalence (%)

Food allergen

Children

Adults

Peanut

1.68

0.71

Tree nuts

1.59

1.00

Fish

0.18

0.56

Shellfish

0.50

1.69

Sesame

0.23

0.05

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