2021
Yes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34315338/
Buonocore, Jonathan
Europe
Observational
Teachers
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Ventilation rates
Humidity
Dust
Voice disorder
Teachers
School buildings
Work environment
Indoor air
Technical assessment
Perceived
Complaints
Teachers with voice disorders reported significantly more complaints from indoor air than those without voice disorders. The results also indicated a possible connection between the technical assessment and voice disorders. After adjustment for sex, stress and asthma, the prevalence of voice disorders was 47% higher in teachers working in renovated buildings compared to those working in the non-problem buildings (aRR1.47; CI 95% 1.11–1.95). The prevalence of voice disorders was 28% higher among teachers working in buildings with problems compared to those working in non-problem buildings (aRR 1.28; 95% CI 0.99–1.64).