Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the Workplace : Current Position and Need for an Occupational Health Surveillance Protocol
Joint Authors
Corso, L.
Martini, A.
Iavicoli, Sergio
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Multiple chemical sensitivity, commonly known as environmental illness, is a chronic disease in which exposure to low levels of chemicals causes correlated symptoms of varying intensity.
With the continuous introduction of new substances, people with MCS suffer significant limitations to their living environment and frequently to their workplace.
This paper describes the current situation as regards MCS and the critical points in its case definition, which is still not generally agreed upon; this makes it difficult to recognize with certainty, especially, its precise relationship with work.
Other problems arise in relation to the occupational physician’s role in diagnosing and managing the worker with the disorder, the question of low levels of exposure to chemicals, and the best measures possible to prevent it.
A diagnostic “route” is proposed, useful as a reference for the occupational physician who is often called in first to identify cases suspected of having this disease and to manage MCS workers.
Work-related problems for people with MCS depend not only on occupational exposure but also on the incompatibility between their illness and their work.
More occupational physicians need to be “sensitive” to MCS, so that these workers are recognized promptly, the work is adapted as necessary, and preventive measures are promoted in the workplace.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martini, A.& Iavicoli, Sergio& Corso, L.. 2013. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the Workplace : Current Position and Need for an Occupational Health Surveillance Protocol. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465022
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martini, A.…[et al.]. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the Workplace : Current Position and Need for an Occupational Health Surveillance Protocol. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martini, A.& Iavicoli, Sergio& Corso, L.. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the Workplace : Current Position and Need for an Occupational Health Surveillance Protocol. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465022
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465022