Impact of self-reported multiple chemical sensitivity on everyday life: a qualitative study

Sine Skovbjerg; Stig Brorson; Alice Rasmussen; Jeanne Duus Johansen; Jesper Elberling

doi:10.1177/1403494809105430

Impact of self-reported multiple chemical sensitivity on everyday life: a qualitative study

Sine Skovbjerg, Stig Brorson, Alice Rasmussen, Jeanne Duus Johansen, Jesper Elberling

Department of Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a descriptive term covering symptoms attributed to exposure to common airborne chemicals. There are no internationally accepted criteria, but it has been suggested that MCS is a chronic and disabling condition. However, details of the impact of MCS on everyday life are limited.

Original language	English
Journal	Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
Volume	37
Issue number	6
Pages (from-to)	621-6
Number of pages	6
ISSN	1403-4948
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494809105430
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Chronic Disease, Environmental Exposure, Female, Focus Groups, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Life Style, Male, Middle Aged, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Perfume, Quality of Life, Self Concept, Social Isolation, Workplace

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