Hiroko Nakaoka

TL;DR: Findings indicate that TOTR, in addition to ΣVOCs, could be used as a new risk indicator for human health regarding indoor air quality, and correlated with SBS symptoms among sensitive people.

TL;DR: The findings of the present study suggested that PCBs, dioxins, or their congeners with lower molecular weights are more likely to be transferred from mother to fetus via the placenta.

TL;DR: “condensation,” “moisture,’ “musty odors” in the house, and the “use of deodorant and fragrance” were all significantly associated with pre-sick building syndrome, and there was no significant association with recently built “wooden” houses that are highly airtight and have thermal insulation.

TL;DR: Women, young individuals, and those with a history of diseases, such as allergies and mental illness, had an increased risk of SBS, indicating that such individuals need to pay attention to chemical exposure.

TL;DR: In this paper, a list of building materials having low volatile organic compound concentrations was compiled in collaboration with Japanese house builders, and the air quality of seven newly built houses (seven bedrooms and seven living rooms) were collected and tested for 64 volatile organic compounds and two aldehydes.