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1. Introduction and brief history

WebIntroduction and brief history. 1. Introduction and brief history. For almost a century political and public health commentators, have been linking the poor health of Australian …

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The Health Story

WebHousing for Health – the Guide is based on safety and health principles called the Healthy Living Practices. The Guide is firmly based on the living environments and health of …

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Housing for Health

WebHealth + Housing Resources. Housing for Health – the Guide is based on safety and health principles called the Healthy Living Practices. The Guide is firmly based on the living …

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The importance of living conditions to health

WebDr. Lilon Bandler – Sydney Medical School. Speaking on the importance of living conditions to health. video: from Simon J Forbes on Vimeo. https://www.housingforhealth.com. …

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Health & Housing

WebThis section of the Guide provides information on the health hardware required to ensure the nine Healthy Living Practices are taken into account when designing, upgrading or …

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3. Evidence linking housing and health

WebEvidence linking housing and health. Major improvements in mortality occurred during the 19th century in concert with improvements in hygiene and health hardware infrastructure …

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About the data behind housing and it's impact on health

WebHousing for Health – the guide is evidence based – it uses data from houses around Australia to define the problems that stop houses functioning and then uses that …

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Reducing the negative impacts of crowding

WebCrowded living conditions, the close proximity of a group of people, increase the risk of the spread of infectious diseases, such as respiratory infections, meningococcal disease, …

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Performance of health hardware in households with more people

WebNational data from 7,713 houses shows that 51% of houses have a population of more than 5 people, a decrease of 1% since 2006, with houses with a population of 0-4 people …

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4. How might housing for health projects improve health

WebThere are 5 mechanisms by which these projects may improve health: 4.1. Reduction life threatening safety risks 4.2. Reduction in infectious disease, especially in children, many …

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Health Hardware – why we all need it

WebThe term “Health Hardware” was first used in Australia by Fred Hollows (who was first introduced to the approach by Archie Cochrane) to explain the physical equipment …

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Neighbourhood renewal and health: evidence from a local case …

WebABSTRACT: This article presents findings from a before-and-after study of the effects of neighbourhood renewal on residents’ health. Survey data were analysed using …

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Active cooling of houses

WebAn active cooling system uses energy to cool the house. Some examples of active cooling systems include fans, evaporative air conditioners, and refrigerative air conditioners such …

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The psycho-social perspective on social inequalities in health

WebDoubts about the viability of material explanations of social inequalities in health have led to a renewed focus on the aetiological role of psychological stress, and, moreover, on how …

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Insects: mosquitoes and flies

WebApunipima Cape York Health Council, Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc., Healthabitat and Pormpuraaw Community Council 1997, Pormpuraaw Housing for Health, Towards a …

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