In a group of 221 healthy employees of both sexes the relationship between neuroticism, and perceived quality of life (WHOQOL), inadequate work organization (IWO), Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and speed and accuracy of simple reaction time was studied. The level of neuroticism was assessed by Cornell Index (C.I.), and psychomotor speed and accuracy by electronic psychodiagnostic instrument Comp...

based on previous researches and current research indoor contaminations in most of the time were more than outdoor contaminations. in according to, most of our times have been spent in indoor environments (85-90%), therefore, it is necessary to investigate indoor environments. symptoms of sick building syndrome are headache, dizziness, drowsiness. unknown reasons of disease above mentioned and ...

In this research, we investigated basic symptoms of syndrome in illnesses of sick buildings. We designed a questionnaire and asked from male of dormitory residence. Questions of the questionnaire were more about known symptoms of buildings (Shortness of breath, inflammation, swelling and burning eyes, runny nose, malaise and fatigue, drowsiness, headache) exacerbations time intervals in the res...

Recently, airtight envelope system has become popular in the design of office buildings to reduce heating and cooling loads. Maintaining allowable indoor air quality (IAQ) for such airtight buildings totally depends on mechanical ventilation systems. Subsequently, poor operation of the ventilation system in such office buildings causes ineffective removal of polluted indoor air, and displays a ...

This thesis addresses health problems related to indoor environmental factors in office workers. The overall aim is to increase knowledge about the relationship between the occurrence of perceived symptoms and potential risk indicators, and about methodological issues of relevance for future research and preventive work. The work started with the clinical observations in patients working in bui...

Few epidemiological studies have examined the effects of season on symptoms typical of sick building syndrome (SBS). The present study aims to clarify seasonal variation in a perceived indoor environment and SBS symptoms in a temperate climate. A total of 116 workers were recruited from office buildings in southern Japan that presented no apparent serious indoor problems. A validated questionna...

Based on previous researches and current research indoor contaminations in most of the time were more than outdoor contaminations. In according to, most of our times have been spent in indoor environments (85-90%), therefore, it is necessary to investigate indoor environments. Symptoms of sick building syndrome are Headache, dizziness, drowsiness. Unknown reasons of disease above mentioned and ...

The present study aims at investigating the indoor air quality (IAQ) in selected households in the urban slums, as well as a control site, in Delhi, the capital city of India. The study includes assessments of associated respiratory health effects and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) on the occupants living in inefficiently designed houses with poor ventilation. The comparative analysis of concentr...