This is associated with poor health and quality of life. Evidence suggests that living in poor house conditions increase the risk of respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression. A cold damp home with excessive mould can present many risks to health and wellbeing including accidents and illness.
Overcrowded houses may limit people's access to washing, cooking and cleaning facilities. Indoor air pollution and inadequate ventilation can cause respiratory disease, it can also cause damp and mounds in homes. Lack of access to green spaces, parks can limit physical activity.
Poor quality housing may cause stress, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues, rising bills can lead to disturbed sleep patterns resulting in stress and anxiety.
Cold homes and homelessness can cause hypothermia, families with low income are unable to afford heating in their homes. less well insulated homes incur higher heating bills.
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