SCIE research briefing 19: What is the impact of environmental housing conditions on the health and well-being of children?
Reference list
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This document summarizes the findings of an investigation into people's experiences of bad housing in England.
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This report gives an overview of the effects of bad housing on the lives of children.
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This paper reviews factors that have been shown to mediate the relationship between housing and health, and provides examples of interventions to improve child health with reference to housing. Abstract available
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This study aims to evaluate the use of NHS money to improve the health of children by improving housing conditions. Abstract available
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The aim of this study is to determine the independent effects of common environmental exposures in the home on the risk and severity of persistent wheezing illness in children. Abstract available
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This is a prospective case-control study investigating the effects of housing on the health of very preterm infants during the first year of life. Abstract available
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The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with adult or child hunger. Abstract available
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This study provides an analysis of the National Child Development Survey (NCDS) with regard to the impact on housing conditions on health.
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This paper summarises the findings of a US workshop on the relationship between housing and health in children.
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This study examines the association between home dampness and Peak Flow (PEF) variability, frequency of respiratory symptoms and relief medication use by children. Abstract available
(14)Evans G.W., Saltzman H., Cooperman J.L. (2001). Housing quality and children's socioemotional health. Environment and Behavior, 33 (3), 389-399.
This US study examines the relationship between children's psychological health and the quality of housing.
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This is a systematic review of studies examining the effects of improved housing conditions on the health of people living in poor quality housing. Full text available
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This Dutch study examines the relationship between living conditions and respiratory symptoms in young children.
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This study looks at the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in children living in damp housing. Abstract available
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This Australian review examines the direct or indirect relationship between respiratory health and damp or mould in the home. Abstract available
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This Dutch study examines the association between damp housing, childhood respiratory symptoms, and sensitization to house dust mites and mold allergens. Abstract available
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This study looks at moisture-related problems in buildings as a risk factor for asthma and allergic symptoms among preschool children. Abstract available
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This German study examines the relationship between home dampness and respiratory problems in children. Abstract available
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This is a Finnish study of the health effects in children associated with observations of moisture or mold in their homes based on a random sample of 310 houses during the years 1993-1994.
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This is a Swedish longitudinal study looking at the relationship between household environment and child respiratory health.
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This is a Swedish longitudinal study looking at the relationship between household environment and child respiratory health.
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This study investigates the effects of the home environment on the risk of severe asthma during adolescence. Full text available
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This Swedish study investigates a range of risk factors for asthmatic children. Abstract available
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This is a US report assessing the relationship between asthma and indoor air quality.
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This study examines whether the use of gas appliances is associated with an increased risk of respiratory symptoms. Abstract available
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This systematic review aims to quantify the magnitude of the relationship between full scale IQ in children aged 5 or more and their body burden of lead. Full text available
(30)Meyer PA, Staley F, Staley P, Curtis J, Blanton C, Brown MJ (2005). Improving strategies to prevent childhood lead poisoning using local data. International Journal of Hygiene & Environmental Health, 208 (1-2), 15-20.
This US study investigates public health policies for testing children at risk of lead poisoning due to their housing. Abstract available
(31)Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2004). The Impact of Overcrowding on Health and Education: A review of the evidence and literature. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
This is a review commissioned by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on the evidence concerning overcrowding and its impact on the health and well-being of children and adults.
(32)Hopton J., Hunt S. (1996). The health effects of improvements to housing: a longitudinal study. Housing Studies, 11 (2), 271-286.
This is a UK study examining whether changes to housing does positively affect health.
(33)Sandel M., Phelan K., Wright R., Hynes H.P., Lanphear B.P. (2004). The effects of housing interventions on child health. Pediatric Annals, 33 (7), 474-481.
This is a review of tested interventions to address the hazards in housing that may impact on children's health.
