MCS research - 4 articles studying scented products, triggers, etc
Linda J. MacDonald
EHAA, Network, ME groups and others:
FYI
(can be reprinted for distribution with permission)
1. Prevalence of Fragrance Sensitivity in the American Population
Abstract
This study determined the percentages of individuals who report adverse effects from exposure to fragranced products in the U.S. population and in subpopulations of those with asthma or chemical sensitivity. Data were collected through telephone interviews from two geographically weighted, random samples of the continental U.S. in two surveys during 2002-2003 and 2005-2006 (1,057 and 1,058 cases, respectively). Respondents were asked if they find being next to someone wearing a scented product irritating or appealing; if they have headaches, breathing difficulties, or other problems when exposed to air fresheners or deodorizers; and if they are irritated by the scent from laundry products, fabric softeners, or dryer sheets that are vented outside. Results aggregated from both surveys found that 30.5% of the general population reported scented products on others irritating, 19% reported adverse health effects from air fresheners, and 10.9% reported irritation by scented laundry products
vented outside. This study reveals that a considerable percentage of the U.S. population
reports adverse health effects or irritation from fragranced products, with higher percentages among those with asthma and chemical sensitivity.
Introduction
Fragranced products—such as air fresheners, laundry supplies, personal care products, and cleaners—are ubiquitous in modern society.
Recent studies suggest that fragranced products can elicit adverse health effects, especially
in susceptible individuals such as asthmatics (Rumchcv, Spickcit, Bulsara, Phillips, & Stick,
2004; Zock et al., 2007). Further, fragranced products can generate potentially substantial
levels of indoor air pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine
particles (Singer et al., 2006). Despite growing evidence about links between fragranced
products and health, the prevalence of adverse reactions to fragranced products in the
general public and in subpopulations has not been determined or systematically examined.
This study addresses this need.
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http://depts.washington.edu/exposure/Caress%20and%20Steinemann%202009.pdf’
2. Fragranced consumer products: Chemicals emitted, ingredients unlisted
Anne C. Steinemann a,⁎, Ian C. MacGregor b, Sydney M. Gordon b, Lisa G. Gallagher c, Amy L. Davis c,
Daniel S. Ribeiro c, Lance A. Wallace d
http://depts.washington.edu/exposure/Caress%20and%20Steinemann%202009.pdf
Note the other relevant articles by Dr Steinemann at http://depts.washington.edu/exposure/
Linda J MacDonald
The Greymatters Duo
(Edmonton area)
www.vibedeck.com/greymattersduo