Travel Food Allergies: A Worrying Picture by Brooke W September 29, 2017 8 In 2007, approximately 3 million children under age 18 years (3.9%) were reported to have a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months. Infographic Source: https://centracare.org/florida/blog/2014/09/29/food-allergies-worrying-picture/