Released on = May 3, 2007, 11:22 pm

Press Release Author = Lourdes Salvador

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Scientific studies estimate that 16% of the population
suffers with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), which is also known as a toxic
injury of chemical origin. MCS affects both genders, all races, all income levels,
all education levels and anyone could be permanently and totally disabled by it.

Press Release Body = Salem, NY -- Scientific studies estimate that 16% of the
population suffers with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), which is also known as
a toxic injury of chemical origin. MCS affects both genders, all races, all income
levels, all education levels and anyone could be permanently and totally disabled by
it.

MCS is thought to be caused by chronic low level chemical exposures or an acute
toxic exposure to a contaminant such as pesticide, carbon monoxide, an number of
industrial chemicals, and \"sick\" buildings. Once affected, victims suffer permanent
irreversible damage that causes a myriad of symptoms in multiple body organs and
ranges from seizures and respiratory difficulty to headache, sore throat,
asthma-like symptoms, and more.

"This is particularly significant when one considers that this conditions impact an
estimated 16% of the population as opposed to 6% who are affected by diabetes, which
most Americans are familiar with; costing billions in treatments, lost income due to
missing work and absenteeism from school," said Lourdes Salvador, Founder and
President of MCS America. "No one is immune to developing MCS. All it takes is one
accident," added Salvador who is also the cheif editor of MCS America News.

Dr. Martin Pall, PhD of Washington State University Department of Molecular
Biosciences, regards MCS as being related to other multi-system diesases including
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which was recently recognized by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, who cites chemcial sensitivities as a symptom of
CFS. MCS substantially limits the ability of it\'s victims to live normal lives,
work, attend school, shop, and socialize as a myriad of common items generally
recognized as safe cause dangerous reactions. These items include fragrances found
in perfumes, lotions, soaps, and laundry products as well as cleaners, pesticides,
diesel, news print, new carpets, and many other items encountered in day to day
living.

Salvador and other members of MCS America suggest that patients need more qualified
medical care, increased access to public facilities under the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and support from family and friends once afflicted while doctors
need additional training and scientists need more funding for addional research into
the etiology of MCS. "This is truly a crisis situation," said Salvador. "MCS affects
a persons ability to earn a living, travel, socialize, and function in our modern
world in which chemicals and fragrances are impossible to avoid. Learn all you can.
You could be next!"

For additional information e-mail MCS America, admin@mcs-america.org or visit
www.mcs-america.org.

About MCS America:
The mission of MCS America is to gain respect and understanding for the many men,
women, and children suffering with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), Toxic
Injury (TI), and other related disabilities through brochures, printed materials,
newsletters, support groups, public awareness campaigns, and lobbying for the full
recognition of MCS in the medical and legal communities while promoting mutual
respect between fellow human beings and encouraging all members of the MCS community
to participate and create a world in which there is no threat of toxic injury.

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Web Site = http://www.mcs-america.org

Contact Details = Contact: Lourdes Salvador
Address: 13 Vale Street, Salem, NY 12864
Phone: 213-985-3096
Email: admin@mcs-america.org
Website: www.mcs-america.org