Wednesday 6 June 2018

😷28% of adults suffer from at least one allergy and 37% of these feel it restricts their lives😦

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  • 37% of those who suffer from allergies feel restrictions on their daily life due to their allergies.

  • 28% of adults in Ireland suffer from at least one allergy.

  • 77% of adults have never taken an allergy test, but 53% would like to take one.

  • 66% think people have more allergies nowadays.


Allergy season is here and it seems to be affecting people’s daily routines. iReach Insights conducted a nationally representative survey where 1,000 adults were asked about allergies and its effects.

Over a quarter of adults in Ireland suffer from at least one allergy and 70% take medication for their allergy.
The top 5 allergies people have in Ireland include Pollen (56%), House Dust (29%), Food (26%), Drugs (16%), and Animals (16%).
When it comes to food allergies, 57% of adults agree that most restaurants are prepared for people with food allergies.
Most adults in Ireland (77%) have never taken an allergy test, but 53% report that they would be interested in one.
19% report that their allergies have become better over time, but 23% report that their allergies have gotten worse.
37% of adults in Ireland feel they experience restrictions on their daily life due to their allergies. These restrictions include: Having to take drugs (66%), Constantly feeling sick or unwell (43%), and Not being able to do sports outside (21%).
66% of respondents agreed more people have allergies nowadays than ever before.

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