Is housing improvement a potential health improvement strategy?
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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
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27 p.
This is a Health Evidence Network (HEN) synthesis report on housing improvements and health. The reduction of exposure to specific hazards may lead to health improvements for current residents and prevent harmful exposure by future generations. Improvements in mental health are reported consistently following housing improvements, and the degree of mental health improvement may be linked to the extent of the housing improvements. General housing improvements may also result in improvements in physical health and general well-being. HEN, initiated and coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, is an information service for public health and health care decision-makers in the WHO European Region. Other interested parties might also benefit from HEN.
This is a Health Evidence Network (HEN) synthesis report on housing improvements and health. The reduction of exposure to specific hazards may lead to health improvements for current residents and prevent harmful exposure by future generations. Improvements in mental health are reported consistently following housing improvements, and the degree of mental health improvement may be linked to the extent of the housing improvements. General housing improvements may also result in improvements in physical health and general well-being. HEN, initiated and coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, is an information service for public health and health care decision-makers in the WHO European Region. Other interested parties might also benefit from HEN.