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The disease is closely tied to poverty and poor living conditions. [95] Asthma is also prevalent in children in low income countries. Homes with roaches and mice, as well as mold and mildew put children at risk for developing asthma as well as exposure to cigarette smoke.
These adverse health consequences are associated with poor living conditions and a lack of access to treatment facilities. Due to living in extreme poverty, it is unlikely for an individual or a family to have a healthcare plan. These healthcare plans are important in obtaining treatment for illnesses or injury from treatment facilities.
The majority of those living in these extreme housing conditions are minorities and renters. Today's poor housing and neighborhood conditions are a symptom of historic inner city disinvestment and population lose influenced by ill-conceived federal housing policy and finance. [6]
The "healthspan-lifespan gap" was largest in the U.S., as Americans live in poor health for an average of 12.4 years, compared to 10.9 years in 2000.
That describes some of the poor living conditions several residents told The Star they’ve endured at Independence Towers, located at 728 Jennings Road. Michelle Paylor, who was forced to leave ...
Inspectors say some of the conditions people are living in are "horrendous". The levels of damp and mould found in a bedroom are described as "the worst" inspectors have seen [Emma Baugh/BBC News]
Urban areas present health risks through poor living conditions, limited food resources, traffic accidents, and pollution. [1] Urbanization is immensely altering public health problems, particularly for the poor, by directing it towards non-communicable diseases, accidental and violent injuries, and death and health impacts from ecological ...
Residents at an apartment complex in southeast Nashville say sub-standard living conditions and unsatisfactory responses from property management are putting their health at risk.. Tenants at ...