Social determinants: Factors that influence your health
Housing: Housing and health are connected. Where and how people live can influence how healthy they are and how well they live. Housing is linked to:
Opportunity
Lead poisoning
About 500K kids ages 1-5 have elevated blood lead levels. 
High levels are often linked to lead paint & dust in homes.
Expenses
49.3% of renters spent more than 30% of their income on housing in 2014.
26.4% spent more than half of their income on housing.
Equity
Asthma risks
24M Americans have asthma —including 6.3M children.
Asthma can be triggered by pests, indoor allergens & poor ventilation.
Community
Good health
Follow 8 principles for a healthy home:
Keep it well-ventilated, contaminant-free, clean, safe, pest-free, well-maintained, dry & at a comfortable temperature.
The Nation’s Health: A publication of the American Public Health Association
www.thenationshealth.org/sdoh