Statistics

The current statistics for people sensitized to natural rubber latex are broken down by risk groups and are as follows:

• 8-17% of health care workers

• Up to 68% of children with spina bifida (related to frequent surgeries - anyone who has multiple surgeries is at risk)

• Less than 1% of the general population in the U.S. (about 3 million people)

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