Pediatricians have long suspected housing insecurity impacts health. The new study from Pediatrics provides crucial evidence, linking early childhood housing experiences to long-term health outcomes.
Research using data from a 20-year study on child well-being shows various levels of housing insecurity impact health. Indicators include homelessness, eviction, overcrowding, and financial struggles with rent or mortgage.
Study results reveal a majority with stable housing, a moderate group facing fluctuations in insecurity, and a small percentage experiencing consistently high housing insecurity levels throughout.
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