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

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What is a common feature of buildings with sick building syndrome?

High energy efficiency ratings
Use of natural ventilation only
Presence of air conditioning systems
Built before the 1970s

The correct answer is: Presence of air conditioning systems

Buildings with sick building syndrome commonly have air conditioning systems. This is because these systems can recirculate the same air, leading to a buildup of pollutants and irritants. High energy efficiency ratings are not necessarily a common feature, as older buildings with poor ventilation can also have sick building syndrome. The option about natural ventilation only is not necessarily incorrect, but it is not a defining feature as many newer buildings rely solely on air conditioning. Lastly, the option about buildings built before the 1970s is also not specifically incorrect, but it is not a determining factor as sick building syndrome can occur in buildings of any age.