2018-02-27

Anosmia Awareness Day

In our environmental sensorium smell is one of those senses which provides much in the way of input regarding what is happening with us at any point in time.

Anosmia is the term applied to loss of the sense of smell for whatever reason.

    
Each year on this day Anosmia Awareness Day is observed to increase awareness of anosmia and it's impact on those suffering from it.

This day exists to inform indviduals regarding that impact anosmia may impart on people.

It subjects sufferers to dangerous environmental incidents such as hazardous chemicals, fires, leaking gasses, spoiled foodstuffs and so forth as practical matters of health, wellbeing, and survival.

It may impede nutrition because smell and taste are intertwined far more than most peopl realize.

It can impact socialization and psychological stress as the result of fears such as insufficient hygiene and a diminished connection with the parameters of memory, emotion, and pleasure.