The modern world is battling many challenges, and one of the most alarming involves several chemical sensitivities linked to diseases.
While it's good news that many people are now living longer, studies have also suggested that chronic disease is on the rise and that people are developing age-related health problems as they get older. Additionally, the rates of life-altering conditions like asthma, autism and others are affecting more children and adults, resulting in a worsening public health crisis.
Different factors have been linked to these diseases caused by chemical exposure.
But a growing body of research has also revealed that multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) are a common but often ignored contributor to chronic illness. It's concerning that people of all ages are often exposed to many harmful chemicals, especially those that have been linked to health problems in people of various ages.
Chemical sensitivities affect 25% of Americans
Scientists from the University of Melbourne analyzed survey results from a nationally representative sample of over 1,000 Americans and they found that 25 percent of Americans suffer from chemical sensitivities, which negatively affects their health. The results of the analysis were published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
The common adverse effects linked to multiple chemical sensitivities reported in the data include asthma, autism and migraine headaches. They also reported that MCS has been linked to "lost workdays, productivity and employment."
The research team defined multiple chemical sensitivity, as "a medical condition characterized by adverse health effects from exposure to common chemicals and pollutants."
These chemicals and pollutants include:
- Air fresheners
- Cleaning supplies
- Diesel exhaust
- New carpet and paint
- Perfume
- Pesticides
- Renovation materials
- Scented laundry products
Unfortunately, these items are often found around the average American home. They can also be found in most workplaces and schools. With how often people are exposed to these common pollutants and chemicals just from being at home, school or work, it's hard to believe that more people aren't diagnosed with different chronic diseases. (Related: Environmental Protection Agency accused of retaliating against scientists who voiced concerns about toxic chemicals.)
In another recent paper published in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, researchers found that in an international survey of over 4,000 people, including adults from Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, at least 20 percent reported MCS. Additionally, more than 32 percent of the participants reported fragrant sensitivity.
Out of the 4.5 percent of the sample that had autism or autism spectrum disorder, at least 60.6 percent and 75.8 percent of them had either a chemical sensitivity or fragrance sensitivity, respectively.
The research team also observed a correlation between multiple chemical sensitivities and asthma and asthma-like conditions.
The data suggested that the frequency of chemical sensitivity has increased by more than 300 percent in America over the past decade. It also revealed that at least 61 million people worldwide are believed to be currently affected by MCS.
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