Anaphylaxis in the United States: an investigation into its epidemiology
AI Neugut, AT Ghatak, RL Miller - Archives of internal medicine, 2001 - jamanetwork.com
Background Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that affects both
children and adults in the United States. However, data regarding the incidence and
prevalence of anaphylaxis and the number of deaths caused by it are limited. Objective To
provide a better understanding of the magnitude of the problem of anaphylaxis in the United
States. Methods A thorough review of the current medical literature was conducted to obtain
prevalence estimates on each of the 4 major subtypes of anaphylaxis (food, drugs, latex …
children and adults in the United States. However, data regarding the incidence and
prevalence of anaphylaxis and the number of deaths caused by it are limited. Objective To
provide a better understanding of the magnitude of the problem of anaphylaxis in the United
States. Methods A thorough review of the current medical literature was conducted to obtain
prevalence estimates on each of the 4 major subtypes of anaphylaxis (food, drugs, latex …