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2024 No Building-related health symptoms and classroom indoor air quality: a survey of school teachers in New York State https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12154 Kielb, C. North America Observational Exposure Teachers Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Dust Particulate Matter (PM) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Fungi Odor Respiratory symptoms Headaches Stress/Anxiety Indoor air quality School health Teachers Occupational health Allergens Chemical irritants Cross-sectional phone survey of ~500 NYS teachers linking self-reported symptoms to classroom characteristics related to indoor air quality. Dust, mold, and paint odors were strongly associated with sinus, allergy, and respiratory symptoms. Suggests IAQ improvements may support teacher health. 2015