Access to safe and affordable housing plays an important role in our overall health. Not having housing can lead to chronic illness, mental health issues, and poor development in children. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “Most Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, and an estimated two-thirds of that time is spent in the home. Very young children spend even more time at home and are especially vulnerable to household hazards. Factors related to housing have the potential to help—or harm—our health in major ways.”
Not having access to affordable housing can lead to chronic stress and to families having to choose between rent and other necessities, such as food. One study shows that those children with poor access to affordable housing have more behavioral problems, poorer school performance, and worse health.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Improved housing conditions can save lives, prevent disease, increase quality of life, reduce poverty, and help mitigate climate change. Housing is becoming increasingly important to health in light of urban growth, ageing populations and climate change.”
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