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Table 4 Self-reported health problems under various situations in the house

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

Health effects when…

General population

People who use fragrances to feel more attractive

People who consider natural ingredients healthier

People who prefer fragrance-free products

People who read references

Asthmatics

Fragrance-sensitive people

Autists

Being in a room after it has been cleaned with scented products

11.9

9.0

14.2

18.6

21.5

27.1

59.8

57.1

Being near someone who is wearing a fragranced product

10.2

6.9

11.4

17.2

18.6

24.4

51.1

55.1

Exposed to air fresheners or deodorizer

9.4

7.3

11.1

15.3

17.9

24.0

47.5

44.9

Exposed to the scent of laundry products coming from a dryer vent

6.8

5.1

8.5

9.6

13.1

17.8

34.2

57.1

Exposed to fragranced products in work environment caused to become sick, lose work days, or lose a job

5.5

4.0

5.9

9.4

11.9

14.7

22.4

44.9

  1. Percentage of answers given by the general population and the various subgroups (sizes of groups see Table 1)