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Indoor and Built Environment, Vol. 12, No. 4, 221-225 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1420326X03035166

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Humid Building Problems in Mauritius

R. Bholah

Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius ravhee{at}intnet.mu

A. H. Subratty

Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius

A cross-sectional study was carried out to investigate the occurrence of respiratory and other symptoms among workers in 25 buildings in Mauritius. Buildings were randomly selected and a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the office occupants to investigate personal characteristics, work environment and demographic factors. Other questions related to the indoor climate at work included: perception of any health symptoms, psychosocial and physical conditions. A walk-through inspection of the buildings was made and some indoor climatic variables were measured. Some ocular and respiratory symptoms were related to water damage, damaged floor covering and mould growth.

Key Words: Dampness • Symptoms • Health effects


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