Statistics
The current statistics for people sensitized to natural rubber latex are broken down by risk groups and are as follows:
- 8–17% of health care workers
- Up to 68% of children with spina bifida (related to frequent surgeries - anyone who has multiple surgeries is at risk)
- Less than 1% of the general population in the U.S. (about 3 million people)
About Latex Allergy
- Overview
- Latex Allergy 101
- Statistics
- Definition
- Latex Allergy Stories
- Symptoms
- Checklist
- Common Latex Products
- Cross Reactive Food
- Related Topics
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