Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Causes & Prevention

The Causes of Chronic Fatigue (CFIDS or CFS) are Unclear

According to the Mayo Clinic, although doctors don't know the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, several possible causes have been proposed, including:

  • Iron deficiency anemia
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.

Toxic fumes from oil leaks in plane engines are causing chronic fatigue, sleeplessness, memory loss, and cognitive deficiency.

The British Pilot’s organisation BALPA held a conference entitled “The International Aero Industry Conference on Contaminated Air Protection Air Safety and Cabin Air Quality” in April 2005. According to this article which appeared in Dagbladet.no (Norway), "Seventeen leading experts signed a petition at the conference, appealing to the aviation industry and the authorities to take the problems of contaminated air on planes seriously ... to take note of the following conclusion of the conference:

Pesticide Exposure on Airplanes Harmful to Crew and Passengers

Pesticide application in the occupied or soon-to-be occupied aircraft cabin and cockpit can be a serious health hazard for crewmembers and passengers. Pesticide exposure can be significant and some crewmembers must work in the sprayed environment regularly and repeatedly.