Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What environmental condition commonly accompanies nonspecific building-related illness?

  1. Solar radiation exposure

  2. Building dampness and bioaerosols

  3. Excessive use of fluorescent lighting

  4. Lack of indoor plants

The correct answer is: Building dampness and bioaerosols

Nonspecific building-related illness refers to a variety of symptoms that are commonly reported by occupants of a building, such as fatigue, headaches, and irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat. These symptoms are often caused by poor indoor air quality, which can be the result of building dampness and the presence of bioaerosols, such as mold and bacteria. This is why option B is the correct answer. Option A, solar radiation exposure, is not a common cause of nonspecific building-related illness. In fact, many buildings have measures in place to minimize solar radiation, such as tinted windows and shading devices. Option C, excessive use of fluorescent lighting, may cause eye strain and headaches, but it is not directly linked to nonspecific building-related illness. Option D, lack of indoor plants, may affect indoor air quality, but it is not a common and direct cause of

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