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MCS AWARENESS WEEK
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness Week has been officially proclaimed by the mayors of Cleveland and many suburban cities including, Berea, Brookpark, Chardon, Middleburg Heights, Parma and Strongsville. Proclamations were the center of educational displays at many Cuyahoga County Public Library branches and at the downtown branch of Cleveland Public Library in honor of MCS Awareness Week, May 12 to 18.
Cuyahoga County Public Library designed their annual MCS Awareness Week poster and provided it to their 28 branches.
The activity is promoted by the Ohio Network for the Chemically Injured (ONFCI) in efforts to educate others about the disability of MCS and thereby assist them in recognizing it, understanding it, preventing it and providing much needed support to those who have it. With the continuing increase in the use and misuse of cleaners, solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals, the number of those affected has grown in recent years. Once triggered, the disease is characterized by greatly increased sensitivity to very low levels of dust or mold, common chemicals, computers, and even fumes from common office equipment or books. The disease can be triggered by one major chemical exposure or chronic low level exposures.
“ONFCI has joined numerous other organizations in promoting the Precautionary Principle” said Toni Temple, ONFCI president. This principle dictates that preventive or avoidance measures should be taken when a product or activity raises the threat of harm to human health or the environment.
MCS Awareness Week is nationally proclaimed every May. If you would like to ask your mayor to participate next year, please let us know. Send a SSAE to ONFCI at P.O. Box 29290, Parma, Ohio 44129.