'Fatigue in buildings'

The ' tiredness in the building ' syndrome is a newly formed concept but acknowledged by the office staff. The number of people suffering from this syndrome tends to increase due to incompatibility in the design or operation of thermostat, ventilation, machinery, interior equipment in high-rise buildings.

The World Health Organization has also warned that up to 30% of new and refurbished buildings around the world are complained about the quality of the air inside. On a global scale, in a mass survey of employees working in buildings, up to 24% of them think the workplace atmosphere is problematic, 20% think it is enjoy the quality of their work.

(Photo: getodd) The manifestations of bad environment in buildings for health are expressed by one or a combination of the following symptoms: fatigue, stress, nausea, headache, stuffy, sneezing , dry cough, chest tightness, sore throat .

At work, employees can feel tired and not very interested in work. That is the result of the ' Office Disease ' syndrome because during the 8 hours a day the workers had to breathe the atmosphere in a poorly ventilated room, even contaminated and filled with poisonous gas that was considered to be defensive. Major violations directly affect your health. The toxic molecules diffuse in the air originate from photocopiers, cleaning chemicals, and air emissions from air conditioners. Similarly, viruses, mold, pollen and bacteria also follow the footsteps of office workers staying in carpets, floors .

If the room is always closed with all windows, turning on the air conditioner is sure to be the place where many kinds of bacteria and harmful gases are located. ' Office sickness ' syndrome will be more serious because mold and dust are stored longer. The best solution is to restrict carpeting, often opening windows as soon as possible. If carpeting, it must be regularly vacuumed.

In addition, stress, fatigue due to overwork are also issues of concern. A recent survey in Japan showed that tired workers often go to work late, doze off at work or take days off to regain strength . That has led to a reduction in productivity. dynamic, damage to the economy.

To minimize fatigue, stress due to work, working conditions, office workers can protect their health by using some medicines containing vitamins and minerals such as Gimaton helps to prevent stress, fight physical weakness, anorexia, insomnia .

Doctor NGUYEN NGOC