Formaldehyde Exposure and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

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  • KUNUGITA Naoki
    Department of Health Information Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health

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  • 化学物質過敏症とホルムアルデヒドにまつわる最近の動向
  • カガク ブッシツ カビンショウ ト ホルムアルデヒド ニ マツワル サイキン ノ ドウコウ

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Abstract

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is characterized by various somatic symptoms which cannot be explained organically and by sensitivity to extremely low concentrations of chemicals including formaldehyde. In the absence of a widely accepted definition of MCS, contradictory etiological hypotheses and therapeutic suggestions are discussed. Formaldehyde is a flammable, colorless and readily polymerized gas at ambient temperature. It is present in the environment as a result of natural processes and from man-made sources, including motor vehicle exhaust, residues, emissions, or wastes produced during the manufacture of formaldehyde, and cigarette smoke. Formaldehyde exposure is considered to be one of the causes of MCS. This review describes the current knowledge about MCS and preventive measures of the administration.

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  • Journal of UOEH

    Journal of UOEH 25 (2), 229-235, 2003

    The University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

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