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What Causes Sick Building Syndrome?

After understanding the basis of sick building syndrome, recognizing the root causes for the syndrome is the next step for prevention or treatment. By properly identifying the root causes, suitable countermeasures can be constructed. Causes for sick building syndrome can be classified into three categories:

  • Poor performing HVAC systems sick_building_syndrome.jpg

  • Indoor Chemical Contaminants

  • Biological Contaminants

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