Behind the Trend of Increasing Insect Allergy Cases Reveals Insights into Human Health and Environment The number of people suffering from insect allergies has been rising in recent years, sparking concerns about human health and environmental degradation.
According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1% of the global population now suffers from severe insect allergy symptoms, with some regions reporting an alarming increase of over 10 fold since the turn of the century.
Understanding the Rise of Insect Allergy Cases Data from a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that between 1997 and 2016, the prevalence of insect allergy increased by approximately 50% in developed countries.