title: Idiopathic environmental intolerances: overview.
abstract: The editor discusses usage of the terms "iidiopathic environmental intolerance," "multiple chemical sensitivity," and "environmental illness." Also addressed are prevalence, theories of etiology, evaluation and treatment, and social and political implications.
authors.affiliation: Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Mercer Island, Washington 98040, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Sparks
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018876:Environmental Illness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D018777:Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control