Importance of Housing and Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being
Published: July 15, 2020
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- This statement reviews and summarizes research examining the association of housing status with cardiovascular (CV) and overall health.
- Housing remains an important social determinant of health (SDH).
- Health is impacted by four prominent dimensions of housing: 1) stability, 2) quality and safety, 3) affordability and accessibility, and 4) neighborhood environment.