Breaking down housing equity policy in the US

By The DO Staff

05.26.24

While the United States (U.S.) has recognized housing as both a fundamental human right and a social determinant of health, current housing policies perpetuate housing instability and inequity. This is most evident within the context of racial disparities and the ways in which racial disparities in turn lead to health care disparities. Furthermore, lack of access to stable, affordable housing also contributes to poor health care outcomes in general, highlighting the need for policy reform. The creation of housing policies that actively prevent further disparities and instead maintain healthy communities throughout the U.S. can decrease hospitalizations and health care costs while improving health care outcomes.

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