ArticleBMC public health2023
Prevalence and correlation of multiple chemical sensitivity and electromagnetic hypersensitivity with age, sex, and depression in the Japanese population: a retrospective study.
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- Does radiofrequency radiation impact sleep? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Trial
- Prevalence of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in Canada Between 2000 and 2020.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Could electrohypersensitivity be a specific form of high sensory processing sensitivity?Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Assessing Chemical Intolerance in Parents Predicts the Risk of Autism and ADHD in Their Children.Journal of xenobiotics · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn Japan, there are currently no definitive conclusions regarding the characteristics of multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlation of MCS and EHS with age, sex, and depression in the Japanese population.
methodsAn anonymous self-report questionnaire was distributed to 2,007 participants. Variables such as MCS, EHS, depression score, and demographic characteristics were individually evaluated using the U-test, chi-squared test, and correlation analyses. Moreover, we performed a covariance structure analysis to build a structural equation model.
resultsOlder individuals and women were more likely to exhibit MCS and EHS symptoms. Moreover, depression was correlated with MCS and EHS.
conclusionsAlthough MCS and EHS are strongly correlated, they exhibit distinct characteristics and symptoms, indicating that they can be regarded as separate conditions.
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