Odor and Noise Intolerance in Persons with Self-Reported Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15472138 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Svante Nordin (0000-0003-1699-1681, Umeå University, corresponding author), Steven Nordin (Umeå University), Gregory Neely (0000-0003-2264-6761, Umeå University), Daniel Olsson (0000-0002-8965-4312, Umeå University), David Olsson (0000-0003-0745-2133, Umeå University), Monica Sandström (Umeå University) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 8794-8805 |
| Publication date | 2014-08-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph110908794 |
| PMID | 25166918 |
| PMCID | PMC4198991 |
| OpenAlex | W2115595940 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 46 |
Lack of confirmation of symptoms attributed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and triggered by EMF exposure has highlighted the role of individual factors. Prior observations indicate intolerance to other types of environmental exposures among persons with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). This study assessed differences in odor and noise intolerance between persons with EHS and healthy controls by use of subscales and global measures of the Chemical Sensitivity Scale (CSS) and the Noise Sensitivity Scale (NSS). The EHS group scored significantly higher than the controls on all CSS and NSS scales. Correlation coefficients between CSS and NSS scores ranged from 0.60 to 0.65 across measures. The findings suggest an association between EHS and odor and noise intolerance, encouraging further investigation of individual factors for understanding EMF-related symptoms
Audiology · Environmental health · Multiple chemical sensitivity · Noise (video · Odor · Psychiatry · Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects · Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research · Medicine · Noise Effects and Management · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0.18 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |