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One or many environmental intolerance(s)? A cluster analysis over two representative samples

This study used k-prototypes cluster analysis in two representative population-based datasets from Sweden (N=1576) and Finland (N=1233) to examine whether different symptom-attribution types (chemicals, electromagnetic fields, noise, etc.) form distinct disorders. The analysis separated participants with versus…

Prevalence of self-reported sensitivities to various environmental factors in Germany, Sweden, and Finland based on multiple classification criteria

This cross-sectional survey study reports the prevalence of self-reported sensitivities to multiple environmental factors, including EMFs, in Germany, Sweden, and Finland. Mild EMF-related reactions were reported by about 10% in Germany and about 5% in Nordic samples, while strong reactions were reported by a smaller…

Symptoms associated with environmental factors are positively related to sensory-processing sensitivity

This cross-sectional survey of 491 participants examined symptoms associated with environmental factors, including perceived sensitivity to electromagnetic fields. Psychological traits (somatic symptom distress, somatosensory amplification, body awareness, and sensory-processing sensitivity) were positively related…