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2020 No http://ijomeh.eu/Perceived-indoor-air-quality-and-psychosocial-work-environment-in-office-school-and,118832,0,2.html TÄHTINEN, KATJA Europe Observational Exposure Study Teachers Other Elementary (K-5) High School (9-12) Ventilation rates Temperature Dust Lighting Noise Odor Respiratory symptoms Hearing Vision Headaches Stress/Anxiety Job satisfaction Indoor air questionnaire School Health care Perceived indoor environment Reference material Offices The employees reported symptoms and environmental discomfort in office environments less often than in school or health care environments. The most often reported IE-related complaints were stuffy air (39% of respondents), dry air (34%) and insufficient ventilation (33%). The most often reported symptoms were irritation of the nose (27% of respondents), irritation of the eyes (26%), and hoarse or dry throat (24%). The results showed differences between the perceived IE in office, school and health care environments.