Table 1 Prevalence of 16 sick-building-syndrome symptoms in store workers in underground shopping centers in the previous month
Group | Symptom | Yes (%) |
|---|---|---|
Skin | Skin dryness or itching | 137 (43.6) |
Eye irritation | Dry, itching, or irritated eyes | 167 (53.2) |
Tired or strained eyes | 162 (51.6) | |
Respiratory | Stuffy or runny nose | 123 (39.2) |
Cough | 116 (36.9) | |
Sneezing | 144 (45.9) | |
Sore or dry throat | 151 (48.1) | |
Wheezing | 49 (15.6) | |
Shortness of breath or chest tightness | 52 (16.6) | |
General | Nausea or upset stomach | 40 (12.7) |
Headache | 115 (36.6) | |
Tiredness, fatigue, or drowsiness | 181 (57.6) | |
Nervousness | 115 (36.6) | |
Difficulty in remembering things or in concentrating | 90 (28.7) | |
Dizziness or lightheadedness | 61 (19.4) | |
Feeling depressed | 40 (12.7) |