Housing Stability and Health
The critical link between housing stability and health is essential for addressing high rates of chronic illness, mental health challenges, and mortality among vulnerable populations. This research explores the barriers to care and environmental hazards faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, shedding light on the impact of poverty on health outcomes. By examining social determinants of health such as income disparities and basic needs, this study highlights the urgent need for supportive policies and interventions to improve housing conditions and promote overall well-being.
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Housing Stability and Health Nov 7, 2013 Brant-Brantford Housing Forum Dr. Abe Oudshoorn Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
Housing and Health Health and Housing in Transition Study (HHiT) Homeless or homeless within the last year Date: 2010 Also Hwang (2009)
Housing and Health High rates of chronic illness Condition Percentage Arthritis 33 Hep B or C 30 Mobility problem 28 Asthma 23 High blood pressure 18 COPD 18 Ulcer 9 Diabetes 8 Heart disease 8
Housing and Health High rates of mental health challenges Condition Percentage Brain Injury 61 Mental health challenge 52 Victim of assault 38 Depression 31 Cirrhosis 6
Housing and Health High mortality rates Issue Stat Chance of surviving to 75 (men) 32% Chance of surviving to 75 (women) 60% Average age of death of person experiencing homelessness 47 Increased risk of suicide (women) 6x
Why? =
Why? Barriers to Care = =
Why? Environ- mental Hazards = =
Why? = Poverty +
Social Determinants of Health
Poverty Income Basic Needs $250 Shelter Allowance $376 Ontario Trillium Benefit $54 Total $680 Expenses Housing: Bachelor $575 Nutritious Food Basket (range) $160-$243 London Transit Bus Pass $81 Total (based on low estimate) $816 Difference -$136
Housing First (and Health?) London CAReS A municipal commitment Flexibility Monitoring outcomes Outreach partnered with housing stability
Current Housing Status *as of August 31st, 2013 Incarcerated 1 2% Tenuously Housed 3 5% Residential Treatment/Hos pital 2 4% Housed 46 Shelter 2 4% Shelter 2 Tenuously Housed 3 85% Incarcerated 1 Residential Treatment/Hospital 2 21
Participant #8 # of Emergency Room Visits 20 15 10 # of Emergency Room Visits 5 0 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 22
Questions Contact aoudsho@uwo.ca @abeoudshoorn
