Common adverse effects of allergies on life among U.S. adults as of 2021

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John Elflein,
Jun 11, 2021
A 2021 survey found that, of the adults who said allergies affected their quality of life, 2 in 5 reported allergies or their symptoms affected their mood and sleep. Additionally, 1 in 5 said their allergies have triggered other health conditions. This statistic shows the percentage of adults in the United States who stated their allergies impacted their quality of life as of 2021.

Percentage of adults in the United States who stated their allergies impacted their quality of life as of 2021

CharacteristicPercentage of adults
Allergy symptoms prevent them from getting a good night’s sleep 41%
Allergies have affected their mood and overall happiness 41%
They often have to stay indoors to avoid outdoor allergens 34%
Allergies have triggered other health conditions 22%
Allergy symptoms prevent them from being productive at work 19%
Their allergy symptoms are painful 13%
Other or no effects of allergies on everyday life 13%
They avoid traveling because of allergies 6%
They are uncomfortable on airplanes because of allergies 6%
They have to eat meals away from other people because of allergies 4%
They have been bullied for their allergies 3%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Percentage of adults41%41%41%41%34%34%22%22%19%19%13%13%13%13%6%6%6%6%4%4%3%3%Allergy symptoms prevent them from getting a good night’s sleepAllergies have affected their mood and overall happinessThey often have to stay indoors to avoid outdoor allergensAllergies have triggered other health conditionsAllergy symptoms prevent them from being productive at workTheir allergy symptoms are painfulOther or no effects of allergies on everyday lifeThey avoid traveling because of allergiesThey are uncomfortable on airplanes because of allergiesThey have to eat meals away from other people because of allergiesThey have been bullied for their allergies
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Release date

May 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

May 3, 2021

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

59% of adults surveyed had allergies

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "What type of allergic reactions do you experience?"

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