‘Sick building syndrome’ causing workers to suffer from headaches, sore throats and troubled breathing

‘Working in an office has its downsides. For one, it leads to a sedentary lifestyle, which increases the risk for certain cancers and cardiovascular disease, as well as obesity, anxiety and depression. But working indoors all days may also cause other health problems. Not having adequate access to fresh or well ventilated air poses additional risks, which some workers in Abu Dhabi are experiencing.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is known for its lucrative oil exports and mega shopping centers.
Local reports confirm that dozens of office workers are having to visit the doctor frequently due to symptoms such as itchy eyes, sore throats, headaches, trouble breathing and skin problems. Doctors say the health problems are a result of “Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).’
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