Housing improvements for health and associated socio-economic outcomes

Thomson, H. , Thomas, S., Sellstrom, E. and Petticrew, M. (2010) Housing improvements for health and associated socio-economic outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008657)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008657

Abstract

Background: The well established links between poor housing and poor health indicate that housing improvement may be an important mechanism through which public investment can lead to health improvement. Intervention studies which have assessed the health impacts of housing improvements are an important data resource to test assumptions about the potential for health improvement. Evaluations may not detect long term health impacts due to limited follow-up periods. Impacts on socio-economic determinants of health may be a valuable proxy indication of the potential for longer term health impacts. Objectives: To assess the health and social impacts on residents following improvements to the physical fabric of housing.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Thomson, Dr Hilary and Petticrew, Dr Mark
Authors: Thomson, H., Thomas, S., Sellstrom, E., and Petticrew, M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
ISSN:1469-493X
ISSN (Online):1469-493X
Published Online:08 September 2010

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