Problem:
Surveys show that 0.6 percent of the US population has an allergic reaction to peanuts. This prevalent allergy has even prompted some to ban peanuts from schools altogether.
I am completely unfamiliar with the topic, and can't seem to find any specifics in the literature.
Required:
Question 1: What specifically causes the the allergic reaction associated with peanut consumption?
Question 2: Why is it so prevalent in comparison to other foods?