ASEQ-EHAQ

L'Association pour la santé environnementale du Québec / Environmental Health Association of Quebec

MCS research:

1- Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS): A holistic examination of the causes, cues, and current perception of MCS

This document details comprehensive global research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), emphasizing the social, environmental, and genetic factors contributing to its development and the widespread lack of awareness about the condition. It highlights the experiences and stigmatization of individuals with MCS, advocating for the necessary accommodations and fair treatment they deserve.


Response to the paper below:

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Redefining Clinical Perspectives on MCS: Toward an Evidence-Based, Multisystem Model. Comment on Jacques, L. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Clinical Perspective. 

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Clinical Perspective 


Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the SLC Gene Superfamily: A Case–Control Study

Alcorta, E., & Gomez-Diaz, C. (2025). Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and the SLC Gene Superfamily: A Case–Control Study. International Journal of Molecular Sciences26(13), 6484. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26136484

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/13/6484

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A Qualitative Exploration of Policy, Institutional, and Social Misconceptions Faced by Individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

This qualitative study examines how people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in Canada experience stigma and systemic barriers due to widespread misconceptions shaped by policy, healthcare, and commercial practices. The findings highlight the need for stronger policies, greater institutional compliance, and increased public and professional awareness to reduce stigma and improve accommodations and quality of life.

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/9/1383

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