According to the recent research, food allergy kills 200 people every year in the United States.

The study researchers also said that only 50 percent of U.S. college students with food allergies avoid foods they knew they should not eat.

The researchers from University of Michigan Health System reported that 60 percent of those surveyed said a roommate was aware of his/her food allergy and 20 percent of the students could verify that another person campus knew about his/her allergy.

The researchers found that 50 percent of food allergic students don’t pay any particular attention to their food habits. The study showed that only 43 percent of the respondents have emergency medication. About 20 percent had self-injectable epinephrine, the recommended treatment for the life-threatening severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

The researchers said the University of Michigan studies point to the need for students to increase the awareness of their food allergy among the people around them.

Researchers added that educational authorities must make proper arrangements for tackling the emergency created by the sudden attack of food allergy. The awareness among educational institutions can save many lives.

Moreover the youngsters should not take their food allergies lightly. Their carelessness can cost their lives. People of all age groups should avoid intake of allergic food substances.