When the majority of a building's occupants report illnesses that tend to lessen or vanish when they leave the building, this is
A) a sign of construction defects.
B) sick building syndrome.
C) an indicator of mold.
D) toxic shock syndrome.

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Sick building syndrome is a phenomenon where occupants of a building experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. Symptoms tend to lessen or disappear when the individuals leave the building. This can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor ventilation, indoor air pollution, or inadequate temperature regulation. Construction defects or mold may contribute to sick building syndrome, but the presence of illnesses alone does not necessarily indicate these specific issues. Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection and is not related to sick building syndrome.

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