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Introduction Evidence suggests that food allergy (FA) is disproportionately burdensome among racial/ethnic minority populations. More data are needed to evaluate disparities in access to high-quality medical care and effective daily management. Methods This online, IRB-exempt survey was developed by a multidisciplinary team of patient advocacy groups, physicians, caregivers, and survey methodologists. A nationally representative sample of adults with FA was recruited by Evaluative Criteria Inc. in May 2022. Only adults who reported a multi-system reaction suggestive of anaphylaxis to a top-nine allergen completed the survey. Results 1,006 Adults completed the survey. Sixty-one percent identified as Caucasian, 16% as Black, 15% as Hispanic, and 7% as Asian, Native American, or Other. Compared to Caucasian respondents, Black respondents were significantly (p<.05) less likely to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and the need to administer epinephrine immediately during anaphylaxis. Despite similar rates of access to epinephrine autoinjectors, Black respondents were less likely (p<.05) to immediately give epinephrine when they experienced anaphylaxis. Though both segments report seeing

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Author

S. Klein; E. Brown; D. Gardner; H. Jaffee; E. Malawer; E. Martinez; T. Silvera; A. Roach

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)