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Table 2 Self-reported health conditions

From: “This perfume makes me sick, but I like it.” Representative survey on health effects associated with fragrances

Health condition

General population

People who use fragrances to feel more attractive

People who consider natural ingredients healthier

People who prefer fragrance-free product

People who read references

Asthmatics

Fragrance-sensitive people

Autists

Asthma or asthma-like condition

21.4

19.0

21.5

23.1

24.7

100.0

45.2

79.6

Fragrance-sensitive

19.9

15.0

21.4

29.9

31.4

44.0

100.0

81.6

Allergic or unusually sensitive

16.1

12.6

18.8

25.8

27.6

40.0

53.4

55.1

Multiple chemical sensitivities

7.6

5.6

9.5

10.3

15.7

22.7

27.9

53.1

Total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions due to the exposure to fragrances

6.7

5.1

8.2

11.1

14.1

21.3

33.8

57.1

Autism spectrum disorder

2.8

2.0

2.6

3.3

4.5

11.1

11.0

63.3

Autism

1.9

1.3

2.4

2.2

3.2

7.1

8.7

42.9

  1. Percentage of persons who report respective health conditions (sizes of groups see Table 1)