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Sick building syndrome.

W B Lyles1, K W Greve, R M Bauer

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, College of Health Related Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610.

Southern Medical Journal
|January 1, 1991
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Sick building syndrome (SBS) affects up to 30% of occupants in modern buildings, causing symptoms like headaches and fatigue. Early recognition is key to preventing widespread suffering and improving workplace health.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sick building syndrome (SBS) is characterized by non-specific symptoms in building occupants.
  • Symptoms include headache, fatigue, eye, and skin irritation.
  • These symptoms are work-related and prevalent in modern office environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide clinicians with an overview of SBS.
  • To aid in accurate differential diagnosis of SBS.
  • To guide prevention strategies for SBS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Sick Building Syndrome.
  • Analysis of reported symptoms and their relation to the work environment.
  • Examination of prevalence data from the World Health Organization.

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Main Results:

  • SBS affects 10-30% of occupants in affected buildings.
  • 30% of new or remodeled buildings exhibit signs of SBS.
  • Core symptoms are widespread and work-related.

Conclusions:

  • SBS is poorly understood despite significant prevalence.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
  • Further research is needed to understand and prevent SBS.