It is called Sick Building Syndrome, a condition defined in this way in 1982 the World Health Organization reference “to a group of diseases stimulated by air pollution in closed and that affects 20% of the occupants’ ‘.
Poor lighting, excessive noise or poor ventilation are some of the problems that can motivate this syndrome and the WHO points out that 90% of our time is spent usually in enclosed spaces, whether in the workplace or in homes.
From the general direction of Public Health has been edited, in collaboration with the Foundation Ecology and Development, a guide that identifies the main problems arising and suggested solutions. “We review the most common problems are found in office buildings and symptoms of small abnormalities that may occur so’ says Alberto Alcoa, head of Environmental Health, adding that problems are easily solved” in project design and construction of new offices.”
The problems identified poor lighting speak to what the guide recommends the maximum number of areas of natural light and fluorescent advice covered with diffusers.
Noise is another important factor as temperature. In the latter case, experts say that the proper maintenance of heating and air conditioning ensures that the filters are clean “and recommend an average temperature for winter is not above 21 degrees in summer and less than 26”explains Alco lea.
Relative humidity is another factor to take into account as dryness can cause eye irritation, skin rashes and some respiratory infections. The guide preventive average “recommended relative humidity between 30 and 70%.”
