How common are allergies and intolerances?

Allergies and intolerances to food and environmental factors are rising worldwide. Roughly 5% of the population is affected by allergies and a whooping 15-20% are affected by intolerances. Furthermore, it was discovered that kids especially tend to show more symptoms than grown-ups. People may not always be aware of the difference between an allergy and an intolerance, and they may not always report an allergy or intolerance to their doctor. For these reasons, it can be difficult to establish exact figures. Anyways the above shown figures already tell us that allergies and intolerances are a widespread and increasing issue within our modern society. Allergy and intolerance tests can help us to understand our bodies weak spots and give us the needed information to constantly improve our lives.