Does multiple chemical sensitivity exist?

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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">It's difficult to document the prevalence of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) since symptoms are subjective and vary widely among individuals. However, experts generally agree that complaints have increased over the past decade. Affected individuals come from all walks of life, and work in a variety of settings: the home, modern office buildings, manufacturing plants, hospitals, schools and public buildings. The diversity has created a controversial quandary that goes beyond medicine into the realm of occupational safety-and-health professionals</abstract>
<note type="statement of responsibility">by Rebecca Voelker</note>
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<text>Vol. 150, nº 3, September 1994 ; p. 54-58</text>
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