Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia

Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia

The author found that the prevalence of diagnosed multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) in Australia was 6.5%. No mention is made about the role of exposure to metals. Exposure to metallic elements has been associated with MCS. Metals are a well-known primary risk factor for idiopathic environmental i...

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Main Authors: Paolo D. Pigatto, Gianpaolo Guzzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-06-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335519300415
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spelling doaj-de3e0b45b0fa4e0693154e31ba6aaf8e2020-11-25T01:49:40ZengElsevierPreventive Medicine Reports2211-33552019-06-0114Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in AustraliaPaolo D. Pigatto0Gianpaolo Guzzi1Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Unit of Dermatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, University of Milan, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161 Milan, ItalyItalian Association for Metals and Biocompatibility Research – A.I.R.M.E.B., Via Antonio Banfi 4, 20122 Milan, Italy; Corresponding author at: Italian Association for Metals and Biocompatibility Research – A.I.R.M.E.B., Via Antonio Banfi, 4, 20122 Milan, Italy.The author found that the prevalence of diagnosed multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) in Australia was 6.5%. No mention is made about the role of exposure to metals. Exposure to metallic elements has been associated with MCS. Metals are a well-known primary risk factor for idiopathic environmental intolerance. It is important that the medical approach designed to reduce the risk factors for MCS includes preventive strategies of metal exposure. Keywords: Adults, Frequency, Hyperosmia, Idiopathic environmental intolerance, Metal allergens, Metallic elements, Metals, Metals toxicity, Toxicantshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335519300415
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Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia
Preventive Medicine Reports
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title Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia
title_short Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia
title_full Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia
title_fullStr Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence and risk factors for multiple chemical sensitivity in Australia
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publisher Elsevier
series Preventive Medicine Reports
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publishDate 2019-06-01
description The author found that the prevalence of diagnosed multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) in Australia was 6.5%. No mention is made about the role of exposure to metals. Exposure to metallic elements has been associated with MCS. Metals are a well-known primary risk factor for idiopathic environmental intolerance. It is important that the medical approach designed to reduce the risk factors for MCS includes preventive strategies of metal exposure. Keywords: Adults, Frequency, Hyperosmia, Idiopathic environmental intolerance, Metal allergens, Metallic elements, Metals, Metals toxicity, Toxicants
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