Health in danger: "Sick buildings syndrome"

Abstract

Sick Building Syndrome (EDS) was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1982. It is a set of diseases triggered by the proliferation of infectious microorganisms and chemical particles in closed buildings.

The users of these buildings, in general, are affected by various pathologies, which leads to greater absenteeism at work, resulting in a decrease in the productivity of workers.

This syndrome increases with each passing day, especially in large urban centers, bringing problems to the occupational health of the population, and this work is fundamental to understand the mechanisms that cause this pathology, as well as its prevention, providing important information to have healthier built environments.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.006-005