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
Characteristic
Percentage 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
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SingleCare. (May 10, 2021). Percentage of adults in the United States who stated their allergies impacted their quality of life as of 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1243247/common-adverse-effects-of-allergies-us/
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SingleCare. (2021). Percentage of adults in the United States who stated their allergies impacted their quality of life as of 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1243247/common-adverse-effects-of-allergies-us/
SingleCare. "Percentage of Adults in The United States Who Stated Their Allergies Impacted Their Quality of Life as of 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 May 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1243247/common-adverse-effects-of-allergies-us/
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Percentage of adults in the United States who stated their allergies impacted their quality of life as of 2021 [Graph], SingleCare, May 10, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1243247/common-adverse-effects-of-allergies-us/
