12 Questions
What are the psychological needs fulfilled by housing?
Sense of personal space, safety, and privacy
Which disease has historically been socially graded and related to housing?
Cholera
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what does the right to housing include?
Medical care and social services
What is considered a basic prerequisite for health according to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)?
Shelter
What are some indicators of housing insecurity mentioned in the text?
Number of people who use temporary shelters
How does overcrowding in housing impact health according to the text?
Allows for transmission of respiratory and other illnesses
What is one direct impact of unaffordable rents, according to the text?
Reduced amounts for recreation and food due to housing costs
How does homelessness affect life expectancy?
Homelessness can significantly shorten life expectancy
What is one key principle of the Housing First approach?
Consumer choice and self-determination
Why does providing housing to those struggling through health issues help them?
It stabilizes their living situation, allowing them to manage their lives
How has Vermont's approach to homelessness impacted chronic homelessness rates?
Lowered chronic homelessness rates by 31%
What is one aspect emphasized when assessing neighborhood effects in current research?
Socioeconomic status (SES)
Explore the relationship between neighbourhoods and housing in fulfilling human needs, including physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects. Learn how housing impacts health and its historical significance in relation to diseases such as cholera.
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