References and notes to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
This is the companion document containing the reference list. The main document can be found at www.eiwellspring.org/health/IntroductionToMCSpart1.htm
Keywords: MCS, multiple chemical sensitivity, reference
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Notes
ABC TV note. The ABC television programs were:
· Big fears, little risks (1989)
· Dr. Dean Edell (Dec 28, 1990)
· Allergic to living (March 1, 1991)
· Dr. Dean Edell (May 24, 1994)
· The blame game: are we a country of victims? (Oct 26, 1994)
· Are we scaring ourselves to death? (April 20, 1994)
· Allergic to the world (Jan 3, 1997)