GEMET
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sick building syndrome
Definition

A set of symptoms, including headaches, fatigue, eye irritation, and dizziness, typically affecting workers in modern airtight office buildings and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, such as formaldehyde fumes, particulate matter, microorganisms, etc.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7686