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J UOEH. 2003 Jun 1;25(2):229-35.

Kunugita N.

Formaldehyde exposure and multiple chemical sensitivity

Department of Health Information Science, School of Health Sciences,

University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Yahatanishi-ku,

Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan.

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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