The Relationship Between Housing Conditions and Health Status of Rooming House Residents in Toronto
Description:
BACKGROUND: Rooming houses are an important source of housing for low-income Canadians. Little information is available on the relationship between housing conditions and health status in this vulnerable population. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with a representative sample of 295 residents in 171 rooming houses in Toronto. Health status was assessed using the SF-36. The physical attractiveness of each rooming house was rated using the Multiphasic Environmental Assessment Procedure.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2003
Volume:
94
Issue:
6
Pages:
436-440
Location:
Ottawa