Housing and Public Health
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Why is housing considered a public health issue in densely populated areas like Roxbury, Massachusetts?

  • Densely populated areas make it easier for viruses to spread due to the difficulty of maintaining social distance. (correct)
  • Densely populated areas have better access to vaccines and medical resources.
  • Densely populated areas have stronger community support to combat public health issues.
  • Densely populated areas have better healthcare facilities to handle public health issues.
  • How does the author describe the impact of social distancing during a pandemic?

  • Social distancing is likened to having a forest where the trees are very far apart to prevent rapid spread of the virus. (correct)
  • Social distancing is described as ineffective in controlling the spread of the virus.
  • Social distancing is equated to isolating individuals completely from the virus.
  • Social distancing is compared to creating barriers to stop the spread of the virus.
  • Why does the author emphasize the importance of having a home?

  • Having a home allows for better community support during a pandemic.
  • Having a home ensures access to medical resources during a pandemic.
  • A home provides the necessary space for effective social distancing to prevent virus spread. (correct)
  • A home offers better protection against viruses compared to public spaces.
  • What makes housing a public health issue during a pandemic?

    <p>The difficulty of physically separating people from the virus in crowded conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Covid-19 a big problem in Roxbury, Massachusetts, according to the text?

    <p>The densely populated neighborhood makes it easier for the virus to spread, leading to difficulty in controlling the pandemic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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