Predicting and Preventing Autism, ADHD, and Chemical Intolerance 11-14-2023 - Flipbook - Page 19
Percent of US adults meeting QEESI criteria for CI
jumped from 20% pre-COVID to 30% post-COVID
Pre-COVID
Post-COVID
Chemical Intolerance in U.S. adults increased significantly following COVID. See
the white areas above which show that nearly 20% experienced chemical, food,
and drug intolerances prior to COVID, but 30% reported these intolerances
following COVID. Various factors may explain this increase:
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Mast cells are activated not only by chemicals and allergens but also by
intracellular organisms including all viruses (COVID-19, RSV) and many other
microorganisms such as those that cause tuberculosis or Lyme Disease.
•
During the COVID pandemic, health authorities recommended 24/7
quarantines indoors, frequently inside poorly ventilated homes and other
buildings, resulting in unprecedented airborne exposures to disinfectants,
fragrances, and tobacco smoke.
•
Especially vulnerable were children and those who were pregnant, sick, or
disabled because they spent most of their time indoors and thus experienced
the greatest exposures.
Pending publication.
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