Table 2 Prevalence of health symptoms related to work environments (N = 3024)
Symptoms | Weeklya n/N (%) b | Monthlyc n/N (%) b |
|---|---|---|
Tension, irritability, or nervousness | 327/2825 (11.6) | 245/2825 (8.7) |
Tired or strained eyes | 286/2800 (10.2) | 171/2800 (6.1) |
Dry, itching, or irritated eyes | 222/2952 (7.5) | 121/2952 (4.1) |
Feeling depressed | 195/2857 (6.8) | 179/2857 (6.3) |
Unusual tiredness, fatigue, or drowsiness | 186/2911 (6.4) | 143/2911 (4.9) |
Sore or dry throat | 108/2919 (3.7) | 108/2919 (3.7) |
Headache | 78/2938 (2.7) | 168/2938 (5.7) |
Difficulty remembering things or concentration | 62/2837 (2.2) | 104/2837 (3.7) |
Sneezing | 52/2828 (1.8) | 102/2828 (3.6) |
Cough | 36/2902 (1.2) | 84/2902 (2.9) |
Dry or flushed facial skin | 36/2974 (1.2) | 37/2974 (1.2) |
Stuffy or runny nose, or sinus congestion | 34/2893 (1.2) | 63/2893 (2.2) |
Hands dry, Itching, red skin | 33/2963 (1.1) | 26/2963 (0.9) |
Dizziness or lightheadedness | 32/2928 (1.1) | 65/2928 (2.2) |
Nausea or upset stomach | 32/2941 (1.1) | 65/2941 (2.2) |
Scaling/itching scalp or ears | 23/2961 (0.8) | 26/2961 (0.9) |
Shortness of breath | 15/2978 (0.5) | 32/2978 (1.1) |
Chest tightness | 15/2995 (0.5) | 49/2995 (1.6) |
Wheezing | 7/3003 (0.2) | 17/3003 (0.6) |
Totald | 721/2597 (27.8) | 1330/2666 (42.4) |