Some studies have found that women have higher reports of<unk>  symptoms than men. It is not entirely clear, however, if this is due to biological, social, or occupational factors. A 2001 study published in the Journal Indoor Air, gathered 1464 office-working participants to increase the scientific understanding of gender differences under the<unk>  phenomenon. Using questionnaires, ergonomic investigations,<unk>  evaluations, as well as physical, biological, and chemical variables, the investigators obtained results that compare with past studies of<unk>  and gender. The study team found that across most test variables, prevalence rates were different in most areas, but there was also a deep stratification of working conditions between genders as well. For example, men’s workplaces tend to be significantly larger and have all-around better job characteristics. Secondly, there was a noticeable difference in reporting rates, specifically that women have higher rates of reporting roughly 20% higher than men. This information was similar to that found in previous studies, thus indicating a potential difference in willingness to report. There might be a gender difference in reporting rates of<unk> , because women tend to report more symptoms than men do. Along with this, some studies have found that women have a more responsive immune system and are more prone to mucosal dryness and facial erythema. Also, women are alleged by some to be more exposed to indoor environmental factors because they have a greater tendency to have clerical jobs, wherein they are exposed to unique office equipment and materials (example: blueprint machines, toner-based printers), whereas men often have jobs based outside of offices.
Sick building syndrome
FACES syndrome
Roemheld syndrome
Death-grip syndrome
Pfeiffer syndrome
MASA syndrome
Tension myositis syndrome
Raine syndrome