Food Allergy (FA) is a serious global health issue that

is becoming more prevalent in the urbanized

community. FA has an impact on the quality of life of

many allergy patients and their families due to

increased costs [1,2]. FA prevalence rates are quickly

increasing in several parts of the world, necessitating

the need for improved prevention, diagnosis, and

treatment measures. Significant progress has been

made in understanding the causes and mechanisms

ways for FA therapy and prevention [1]. The most

common FA-associated foods include soybeans, milk,

eggs, groundnuts, shellfishes, tree nuts, cereals, and

fish (Big Eight) [4,5].

FA is defined as unfavorable immune responses to

dietary proteins that result in conventional clinical

manifestations such as dermatologic, respiratory,

gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and/or neurologic

symptoms. Immunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated allergy

disorder differs from non-IgE-mediated allergy

disorder in that the pathophysiology originates from

immune system activation, activating a T helper 2

response, which leads to IgE binding to Fc receptors

on effector cells such as mast cells and basophils. In

contrast to non-IgE-mediated FA, this activation

commences the release of histamine and other

comparable inflammatory mediators, and symptoms

begin immediately [6].

Ig E-mediated allergy symptoms can range from

Recently, immunotherapy, biological treatments, and

new vaccinations have been introduced [7-9].

However, there is a scarcity of data on FA from Saudi

Arabia. The few relevant studies refer to food

consumed outside the home, such as fast food or

dining out [10,11]. As a result, the current study

sought to assess the community's understanding of

measures to increase understanding of food allergies

in Saudi Arabia.

created using the verified design by Gupta et al. [13].

The survey was marketed on social media and by e-

mail.

The participants in this study gave their consent

voluntarily, since they would not be forced or

encouraged to take part. The survey results were not

coupled with any personal data, and the study

participants remained anonymous. On the participant

information sheet, which was the first page of the

online survey, participants were asked to confirm that

Descriptive data reported as frequencies and

percentages were included in the statistical analysis.

The awareness level of food allergies was tested in

this study for 15142 participants, 3350 (22%) males

and 11792 (78%) females, aged 18 to 80 years, with a

mean age of 28.5 years. The majority of participants

were between the ages of 21 and 35, and the vast

majority were Saudi (96%). The majority of

contributors had a Batchelor degree BSc level of

education, followed by high school and diploma,

have food allergies and had previously been identified

with an IgE test, including 391/3350 (11.7%) males

and 1405/11792 (12%) females. Furthermore, as

calmed contacting a person with FA, including

247/2928 (8.4%) males and 1198/10318 (11.6%)

This population's average overall knowledge was

57.1%.

Table 2 and Figure 2 show the gender distribution of

the study population as well as various FA knowledge-

related categories. When asked if "FA is an allergic

reaction that happens when the body considers a

food to be harmful," 7004/13270 (52.8%) said "Ture,"

including 1550/2929 (53%) males and 5454/10341

(52.7%) females.

In response to the question "Is a family history of FA

considered a risk factor for having FA?" 8466/13270

and 3677/10341 (35.6%) females.

In response to the question "whether FA is an

infectious condition," 10430/13270 (78.6%) said

"False," including 2111/2929 (72%) males and

8319/10341 (80%) females.

The question reads: "Hives (red bumps or blotches on

the skin that can be itchy) are a common symptom of

an FA reaction" 10440/13270 (78.7%) said "Ture,"

4008/10341 (38.8%) females responding.

In response to the question "Is FA more common in

children than in adults?" 6822/13270 (51.4%) said

"Ture," including 1297/2929 (44.3%) males and

5525/10341 (53.4%) females.

When asked if a person could die as a result of an FA

reaction, 7693/13270 (58%) said "Ture," including

1401/2929 (47.8%) males and 6292/10341 (60.8%)

females.

Table 3 and Figure 3 show the gender distribution of

frequent allergy foods. "Lactose intolerance (difficulty

child through her breast milk," 5875/13270 (44.3%),

are not commonly causing FA," 4649/13270 (35%),

Regarding the proportions of FA and monthly income,

the most affected people were those with 20000 to

25000 SAR, followed by 15000-20000, and 8000 to

10000, representing 14.1%, 13.5%, and 13.2%, in this

order, as indicated in Table 7, Figure 5.

Table 8, Figure 6, describe the proportions of overall

ratios of knowledge levels were observed: For "FA is

an allergic reaction," seen illiterate followed by Ph.D.,

and high school, representing 64%, 57%, and 55%,

correspondingly. For family history, high knowledge

levels were revealed in MSc (73%), followed by Ph.D.

(69%) and illiterate & BSc) (66%). For hives, mostly

MSc 985%) followed by BSc (81%) and high school

For FA, more in children increased percentage seen within illiterate (61%), followed by MSc (57%) and Ph.D. (55%).

FA is a widespread disorder that has varying loads

awareness of food allergies in Saudi Arabia.

approximately 12% of the individuals had FA, with

prevalence rates being roughly similar between males

and females. To the best of our knowledge, no

epidemiological studies have been conducted in Saudi

Arabia to determine the actual prevalence of FA. FA is

said to affect up to 10% of youngsters in wealthy

countries [14]. However, the prevalence of FA allergy

varies widely depending on a number of factors,

including age and other demographic features. Some

5.7% to 61.6% [15-17].

potentially allergenic foods into children's diets, as

well as the level of maternal understanding and

health care providers [10]. Evaluated the allergen-

perceptions regarding the latest Saudi Food and Drug

Authority (SFDA) AL legislation among consumers

with FA in Saudi Arabia. Only 28.1% declared

knowledge about food allergen labeling and the

related legislation in Saudi Arabia. Around 67% used

to check labels in food packages. About 84% preferred

food carrying safety statements. About 94% of

participants supported SFDA legislation and like to eat

in restaurants with available food allergen

The majority of participants (78.7%) were aware that