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Living facilities for humans.

Housing subsidized by tax funds, usually intended for low income persons or families.

Persons who have no permanent residence. The concept excludes nomadic peoples.

Housing arrangements for the elderly or aged, intended to foster independent living. The housing may take the form of group homes or small apartments. It is available to the economically self-supporting but the concept includes housing for the elderly with some physical limitations. The concept should be differentiated from HOMES FOR THE AGED which is restricted to long-term geriatric facilities providing supervised medical and nursing services.

The planned upgrading of a deteriorating urban area, involving rebuilding, renovation, or restoration. It frequently refers to programs of major demolition and rebuilding of blighted areas.

The protection of animals in laboratories or other specific environments by promoting their health through better nutrition, housing, and care.

Specialized residences for persons who do not require full hospitalization, and are not well enough to function completely within the community without professional supervision, protection and support.

The science of breeding, feeding and care of domestic animals; includes housing and nutrition.

Housing for groups of patients, children, or others who need or desire emotional or physical support. They are usually established as planned, single housekeeping units in residential dwellings that provide care and supervision for small groups of residents, who, although unrelated, live together as a family.

Standards or regulations for construction which are designed to ensure safety against electrical hazards, fires, etc.

The science and technology dealing with the procurement, breeding, care, health, and selection of animals used in biomedical research and testing.

An excessive number of individuals, human or animal, in relation to available space.

A situation in which the level of living of an individual, family, or group is below the standard of the community. It is often related to a specific income level.

The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous plants, insects, or other animals. This includes control of plants that serve as habitats or food sources for animal pests.

The separation of individuals or groups resulting in the lack of or minimizing of social contact and/or communication. This separation may be accomplished by physical separation, by social barriers and by psychological mechanisms. In the latter, there may be interaction but no real communication.

The state of society as it exists or in flux. While it usually refers to society as a whole in a specified geographical or political region, it is applicable also to restricted strata of a society.

Elements of residence that characterize a population. They are applicable in determining need for and utilization of health services.

The contamination of indoor air.

The surface of a structure upon which one stands or walks.

City, urban, rural, or suburban areas which are characterized by severe economic deprivation and by accompanying physical and social decay.

Social and economic factors that characterize the individual or group within the social structure.

The aggregate of social and cultural institutions, forms, patterns, and processes that influence the life of an individual or community.

The status of health in urban populations.

Supplying a building or house, their rooms and corridors, with fresh air. The controlling of the environment thus may be in public or domestic sites and in medical or non-medical locales. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

The use of community resources, individual case work, or group work to promote the adaptive capacities of individuals in relation to their social and economic environments. It includes social service agencies.

Situations affecting a significant number of people, that are believed to be sources of difficulty or threaten the stability of the community, and that require programs of amelioration.

A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.19, symbol Pb. (Dorland, 28th)

The structuring of the environment to permit or promote specific patterns of behavior.

The inhabitants of a city or town, including metropolitan areas and suburban areas.

The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents in the environment or to environmental factors that may include ionizing radiation, pathogenic organisms, or toxic chemicals.

A measure of the amount of WATER VAPOR in the air.

A state in which the environs of hospitals, laboratories, domestic and animal housing, work places, spacecraft, and other surroundings are under technological control with regard to air conditioning, heating, lighting, humidity, ventilation, and other ambient features. The concept includes control of atmospheric composition. (From Jane's Aerospace Dictionary, 3d ed)

The development and establishment of environmental conditions favorable to the health of the public.

Organized efforts by communities or organizations to improve the health and well-being of the child.

The maintenance of certain aspects of the environment within a defined space to facilitate the function of that space; aspects controlled include air temperature and motion, radiant heat level, moisture, and concentration of pollutants such as dust, microorganisms, and gases. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

The science dealing with the establishment and maintenance of health in the individual and the group. It includes the conditions and practices conducive to health. (Webster, 3d ed)

A large or important municipality of a country, usually a major metropolitan center.

Earth or other matter in fine, dry particles. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

The promotion and support of consumers' rights and interests.

The science of controlling or modifying those conditions, influences, or forces surrounding man which relate to promoting, establishing, and maintaining health.

The observable response an animal makes to any situation.

Physical manipulation of animals and humans to induce a behavioral or other psychological reaction. In experimental psychology, the animal is handled to induce a stress situation or to study the effects of "gentling" or "mothering".

Comprehensive planning for the physical development of the city.

Institutional committees established to protect the welfare of animals used in research and education. The 1971 NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals introduced the policy that institutions using warm-blooded animals in projects supported by NIH grants either be accredited by a recognized professional laboratory animal accrediting body or establish its own committee to evaluate animal care; the Public Health Service adopted a policy in 1979 requiring such committees; and the 1985 amendments to the Animal Welfare Act mandate review and approval of federally funded research with animals by a formally designated Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

Includes mechanisms or programs which control the numbers of individuals in a population of humans or animals.

A course or method of action selected, usually by a government, from among alternatives to guide and determine present and future decisions.

The level of health of the individual, group, or population as subjectively assessed by the individual or by more objective measures.

The external elements and conditions which surround, influence, and affect the life and development of an organism or population.

People who take drugs for a non-therapeutic or non-medical effect. The drugs may be legal or illegal, but their use often results in adverse medical, legal, or social consequences for the users.

Number of individuals in a population relative to space.

Financial assistance to impoverished persons for the essentials of living through federal, state or local government programs.

Architecture, exterior and interior design, and construction of facilities other than hospitals, e.g., dental schools, medical schools, ambulatory care clinics, and specified units of health care facilities. The concept also includes architecture, design, and construction of specialized contained, controlled, or closed research environments including those of space labs and stations.

People who frequently change their place of residence.

The art and science of designing buildings and structures. More generally, it is the design of the total built environment, including town planning, urban design, and landscape architecture.

Variation in rates of disease occurrence and disabilities between population groups defined by socioeconomic characteristics such as age, ethnicity, economic resources, or gender and populations identified geographically or similar measures.

A stratum of people with similar position and prestige; includes social stratification. Social class is measured by criteria such as education, occupation, and income.

Freedom from exposure to danger and protection from the occurrence or risk of injury or loss. It suggests optimal precautions in the workplace, on the street, in the home, etc., and includes personal safety as well as the safety of property.

The care and management of property.

Environment un-modified by human activity. Areas in which natural processes operate without human interference.

A specialized residential treatment program for behavior disorders including substance abuse. It may include therapeutically planned group living and learning situations including teaching of adaptive skills to help patient functioning in the community. (From Kahn, A. P. and Fawcett, J. Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 1993, p320.)

Contractual arrangement between the lessor (owner) and the lessee in which the use of equipment or facilities is granted to the lessee for a period of time and at a specified rate.

Invisible boundaries surrounding the individual's body which are maintained in relation to others.

Stress wherein emotional factors predominate.

A traditional term for all the activities which a physician or other health care professional normally performs to insure the coordination of the medical services required by a patient. It also, when used in connection with managed care, covers all the activities of evaluating the patient, planning treatment, referral, and follow-up so that care is continuous and comprehensive and payment for the care is obtained. (From Slee & Slee, Health Care Terms, 2nd ed)

The application of heat to raise the temperature of the environment, ambient or local, or the systems for accomplishing this effect. It is distinguished from HEAT, the physical property and principle of physics.

Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.

Runaway and homeless children and adolescents living on the streets of cities and having no fixed place of residence.

Organized institutions which provide services to ameliorate conditions of need or social pathology in the community.

The legal relation between an entity (individual, group, corporation, or-profit, secular, government) and an object. The object may be corporeal, such as equipment, or completely a creature of law, such as a patent; it may be movable, such as an animal, or immovable, such as a building.

Tax on the net income of an individual, organization, or business.

Eating other individuals of one's own species.

The means of moving persons, animals, goods, or materials from one place to another.

Disorders related to substance abuse.

Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.

Psychiatric illness or diseases manifested by breakdowns in the adaptational process expressed primarily as abnormalities of thought, feeling, and behavior producing either distress or impairment of function.

Persons diagnosed as having significantly lower than average intelligence and considerable problems in adapting to everyday life or lacking independence in regard to activities of daily living.

A province of Canada on the Pacific coast. Its capital is Victoria. The name given in 1858 derives from the Columbia River which was named by the American captain Robert Gray for his ship Columbia which in turn was named for Columbus. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p178 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p81-2)

The practice of caring for individuals in the community, rather than in an institutional environment with resultant effects on the individual, the individual's family, the community, and the health care system.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Size and composition of the family.

Territory in north central Australia, between the states of Queensland and Western Australia. Its capital is Darwin.

A systematic collection of factual data pertaining to health and disease in a human population within a given geographic area.

Various material objects and items in the home. It includes temporary or permanent machinery and appliances. It does not include furniture or interior furnishings (FURNITURE see INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS; INTERIOR FURNISHINGS see INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS).

The state of being engaged in an activity or service for wages or salary.

Interactional process combining investigation, discussion, and agreement by a number of people in the preparation and carrying out of a program to ameliorate conditions of need or social pathology in the community. It usually involves the action of a formal political, legal, or recognized voluntary body.

Facilities provided for human excretion, often with accompanying handwashing facilities.

Devices designed to provide personal protection against injury to individuals exposed to hazards in industry, sports, aviation, or daily activities.

The state wherein the person is well adjusted.

The process whereby a society changes from a rural to an urban way of life. It refers also to the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas.

The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.

Support systems that provide assistance and encouragement to individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in order that they may better cope. Informal social support is usually provided by friends, relatives, or peers, while formal assistance is provided by churches, groups, etc.

Revenues or receipts accruing from business enterprise, labor, or invested capital.

Branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of disease and disability, and the promotion of physical and mental health of the population on the international, national, state, or municipal level.

Conversations with an individual or individuals held in order to obtain information about their background and other personal biographical data, their attitudes and opinions, etc. It includes school admission or job interviews.

Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA).

The science, art or practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.

The production and movement of food items from point of origin to use or consumption.

The co-existence of a substance abuse disorder with a psychiatric disorder. The diagnostic principle is based on the fact that it has been found often that chemically dependent patients also have psychiatric problems of various degrees of severity.

Exercise of governmental authority to control conduct.

Do housing tenure and car access predict health because they are simply markers of income or self esteem? A Scottish study. (1/1829)

OBJECTIVE: To investigate relations between health (using a range of measures) and housing tenure or car access; and to test the hypothesis that observed relations between these asset based measures and health are simply because they are markers for income or self esteem. DESIGN: Analysis of data from second wave of data collection of West of Scotland Twenty-07 study, collected in 1991 by face to face interviews conducted by nurse interviewers. SETTING: The Central Clydeside Conurbation, in the West of Scotland. SUBJECTS: 785 people (354 men, 431 women) in their late 30s, and 718 people (358 men, 359 women) in their late 50s, participants in a longitudinal study. MEASURES: General Health Questionnaire scores, respiratory function, waist/hip ratio, number of longstanding illnesses, number of symptoms in the last month, and systolic blood pressure; household income adjusted for household size and composition; Rosenberg self esteem score; housing tenure and care access. RESULTS: On bivariate analysis, all the health measures were significantly associated with housing tenure, and all except waist/hip ratio with car access; all except waist/hip ratio were related to income, and all except systolic blood pressure were related to self esteem. In models controlling for age, sex, and their interaction, neither waist/hip ratio nor systolic blood pressure remained significantly associated with tenure or care access. Significant relations with all the remaining health measures persisted after further controlling for income or self esteem. CONCLUSIONS: Housing tenure and car access may not only be related to health because they are markers for income or psychological traits; they may also have some directly health promoting or damaging effects. More research is needed to establish mechanisms by which they may influence health, and to determine the policy implications of their association with health. (+info)

Comparison of large restriction fragments of Mycobacterium avium isolates recovered from AIDS and non-AIDS patients with those of isolates from potable water. (2/1829)

We examined potable water in Los Angeles, California, as a possible source of infection in AIDS and non-AIDS patients. Nontuberculous mycobacteria were recovered from 12 (92%) of 13 reservoirs, 45 (82%) of 55 homes, 31 (100%) of 31 commercial buildings, and 15 (100%) of 15 hospitals. Large-restriction-fragment (LRF) pattern analyses were done with AseI. The LRF patterns of Mycobacterium avium isolates recovered from potable water in three homes, two commercial buildings, one reservoir, and eight hospitals had varying degrees of relatedness to 19 clinical isolates recovered from 17 patients. The high number of M. avium isolates recovered from hospital water and their close relationship with clinical isolates suggests the potential threat of nosocomial spread. This study supports the possibility that potable water is a source for the acquisition of M. avium infections. (+info)

Radon and lung cancer: a cost-effectiveness analysis. (3/1829)

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the cost-effectiveness of general and targeted strategies for residential radon testing and mitigation in the United States. METHODS: A decision-tree model was used to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of preventing radon-associated deaths from lung cancer. RESULTS: For a radon threshold of 4 pCi/L, the estimated costs to prevent 1 lung cancer death are about $3 million (154 lung cancer deaths prevented), or $480,000 per life-year saved, based on universal radon screening and mitigation, and about $2 million (104 lung cancer deaths prevented), or $330,000 per life-year saved, if testing and mitigation are confined to geographic areas at high risk for radon exposure. For mitigation undertaken after a single screening test and after a second confirmatory test, the estimated costs are about $920,000 and $520,000, respectively, to prevent a lung cancer death with universal screening and $130,000 and $80,000 per life-year for high risk screening. The numbers of preventable lung cancer deaths are 811 and 527 for universal and targeted approaches, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest possible alternatives to current recommendations. (+info)

Health impacts of domestic coal use in China. (4/1829)

Domestic coal combustion has had profound adverse effects on the health of millions of people worldwide. In China alone several hundred million people commonly burn raw coal in unvented stoves that permeate their homes with high levels of toxic metals and organic compounds. At least 3,000 people in Guizhou Province in southwest China are suffering from severe arsenic poisoning. The primary source of the arsenic appears to be consumption of chili peppers dried over fires fueled with high-arsenic coal. Coal samples in the region were found to contain up to 35,000 ppm arsenic. Chili peppers dried over high-arsenic coal fires adsorb 500 ppm arsenic on average. More than 10 million people in Guizhou Province and surrounding areas suffer from dental and skeletal fluorosis. The excess fluorine is caused by eating corn dried over burning briquettes made from high-fluorine coals and high-fluorine clay binders. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons formed during coal combustion are believed to cause or contribute to the high incidence of esophageal and lung cancers in parts of China. Domestic coal combustion also has caused selenium poisoning and possibly mercury poisoning. Better knowledge of coal quality parameters may help to reduce some of these health problems. For example, information on concentrations and distributions of potentially toxic elements in coal may help delineate areas of a coal deposit to be avoided. Information on the modes of occurrence of these elements and the textural relations of the minerals and macerals in coal may help predict the behavior of the potentially toxic components during coal combustion. (+info)

A population-based study of environmental hazards in the homes of older persons. (5/1829)

OBJECTIVES: This study sought to estimate the population-based prevalence of environmental hazards in the homes of older persons and to determine whether the prevalence of these hazards differs by housing type or by level of disability in terms of activities of daily living (ADLs). METHODS: An environmental assessment was completed in the homes of 1000 persons 72 years and older. Weighted prevalence rates were calculated for each of the potential hazards and subsequently compared among subgroups of participants characterized by housing type and level of ADL disability. RESULTS: Overall, the prevalence of most environmental hazards was high. Two or more hazards were found in 59% of bathrooms and in 23% to 42% of the other rooms. Nearly all homes had at least 2 potential hazards. Although age-restricted housing was less hazardous than community housing, older persons who were disabled were no less likely to be exposed to environmental hazards than older persons who were nondisabled. CONCLUSIONS: Environmental hazards are common in the homes of community-living older persons. (+info)

Effect of dampness at home in childhood on bronchial hyperreactivity in adolescence. (6/1829)

BACKGROUND: Relatively little is known about risk factors for the persistence of asthma and respiratory symptoms from childhood into adolescence, and few studies have included objective measurements to assess outcomes and exposure. METHODS: From a large cross sectional study of all 4th grade school children in Munich (mean age 10.2 years), 234 children (5%) with active asthma were identified. Of these, 155 (66%) were reinvestigated with lung function measurements and bronchial provocation three years later (mean age 13.5 years). RESULTS: At follow up 35.5% still had active asthma. Risk factors for persisting asthma symptoms in adolescence were more severe asthma (OR 4.94; CI 1.65 to 14.76; p = 0.004) or allergic triggers (OR 3.54; CI 1.41 to 8.92; p = 0.007) in childhood. Dampness was associated with increased night time wheeze and shortness of breath but not with persisting asthma. Risk factors for bronchial hyperreactivity in adolescence were bronchial hyperreactivity in childhood (p = 0.004), symptoms triggered by allergen exposure (OR 5.47; CI 1.91 to 25.20; p = 0.029), and damp housing conditions (OR 16.14; CI 3.53 to 73.73; p < 0.001). In a subgroup in whom house dust mite antigen levels in the bed were measured (70% of the sample), higher mite antigen levels were associated with bronchial hyperreactivity (OR per quartile of mite antigen 2.30; CI 1.03 to 5.12; p = 0.042). Mite antigen levels were also significantly correlated with dampness (p = 0.05). However, the effect of dampness on bronchial hyperreactivity remained significant when adjusting for mite allergen levels (OR 5.77; CI 1.17 to 28.44; p = 0.031). CONCLUSION: Dampness at home is a significant risk factor for the persistence of bronchial hyperreactivity and respiratory symptoms in children with asthma. This risk is only partly explained by exposure to house dust mite antigen. (+info)

Social environment and year of birth influence type 1 diabetes risk for African-American and Latino children. (7/1829)

OBJECTIVE: Credible epidemiological data, primarily from European-origin populations, indicate that environmental factors play an important role in the incidence of type 1 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A population-based registry of incident cases of type 1 diabetes among African-American and Latino children in Chicago was used to explore the influence of individual and neighborhood characteristics on diabetes risk. New cases of insulin-treated diabetes in African-American and Latino Chicagoans aged 0-17 years for 1985-1990 (n = 400) were assigned to one of 77 community areas based on street address. Census tables provided denominators, median household income, percentage of adults > or = 25 years old who had completed high school and college, and a crowding variable for each community area individual-level data were birth cohort, sex, and ethnicity. Outcomes in Poisson regression were sex-, ethnic-, and birth cohort-specific incidence rates. RESULTS: Significant univariate associations between diabetes risk and ethnicity, birth cohort, crowding, and the percentage of adults in each community area who had completed high school and college were observed. African-Americans had a relative risk (RR) of 1.42 (95% CI, 1.14-1.76) compared with Latinos. Risk varied significantly by birth cohort in both ethnic groups. For every 10% increase in the proportion of adults who completed college, the RR for diabetes increased by 25% (RR, 1.25 [95% CI, 1.09-1.44]). Social class variables were significant determinants of risk for African Americans, but not for Latinos. CONCLUSIONS: The strong birth cohort and social class associations observed in this study implicate an infectious exposure linked with age. (+info)

Fish and mammals in the economy of an ancient Peruvian kingdom. (8/1829)

Fish and mammal bones from the coastal site of Cerro Azul, Peru shed light on economic specialization just before the Inca conquest of A. D. 1470. The site devoted itself to procuring anchovies and sardines in quantity for shipment to agricultural communities. These small fish were dried, stored, and eventually transported inland via caravans of pack llamas. Cerro Azul itself did not raise llamas but obtained charqui (or dried meat) as well as occasional whole adult animals from the caravans. Guinea pigs were locally raised. Some 20 species of larger fish were caught by using nets; the more prestigious varieties of these show up mainly in residential compounds occupied by elite families. (+info)

Lead poisoning is a condition that occurs when a person is exposed to high levels of lead, a toxic metal that can damage the brain, nervous system, and other organs. Lead can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning because their developing brains and bodies are more sensitive to the effects of lead.

Types of Lead Poisoning:

There are several types of lead poisoning, including:

1. Acute lead poisoning: This occurs when a person is exposed to a high dose of lead in a short period of time. Symptoms can include vomiting, abdominal pain, and seizures.
2. Chronic lead poisoning: This type of poisoning occurs when a person is exposed to lower levels of lead over a longer period of time. Symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, and learning difficulties.
3. Lead-induced encephalopathy: This is a serious condition that occurs when lead accumulates in the brain and causes damage to brain tissue. Symptoms can include confusion, agitation, and seizures.

Causes of Lead Poisoning:

Lead poisoning can be caused by a variety of sources, including:

1. Lead-based paint: Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, which can chip and flake, releasing lead dust into the air.
2. Lead-contaminated soil: Soil near industrial sites or areas with high levels of lead in the environment can be contaminated with lead.
3. Lead-contaminated water: Water pipes or fixtures that contain lead can leach into the water, causing lead poisoning.
4. Lead exposure at work: Workers in industries that use lead, such as construction or manufacturing, may be exposed to lead on the job.
5. Lead-containing products: Some products, such as cosmetics and imported canned foods, may contain lead.

Symptoms of Lead Poisoning:

The symptoms of lead poisoning can vary depending on the level of exposure and the age of the person affected. In children, lead poisoning can cause:

1. Learning disabilities
2. Behavioral problems
3. Developmental delays
4. Lower IQ
5. Hyperactivity
6. Sleep disturbances
7. Headaches
8. Nausea and vomiting
9. Abdominal pain
10. Fatigue

In adults, lead poisoning can cause:

1. Memory loss
2. Confusion
3. Slurred speech
4. Weakness in the hands and feet
5. Vision problems
6. Headaches
7. Fatigue
8. Irritability
9. Mood changes
10. Sleep disturbances

Diagnosis of Lead Poisoning:

A diagnosis of lead poisoning is typically made based on a combination of physical symptoms, medical history, and laboratory tests. Blood tests can measure the level of lead in the bloodstream, and a hair or urine test can also be used to determine exposure. Imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans, may be used to visualize any damage to organs or tissues.

Treatment of Lead Poisoning:

There is no specific treatment for lead poisoning, but treatment is aimed at removing the source of exposure and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes. Chelation therapy may be used in severe cases to remove lead from the body. Other treatments may include:

1. Medications to help reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
2. Blood transfusions in severe cases
3. Monitoring of vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, and brain
4. Nutritional support to ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients
5. Environmental remediation to remove lead sources from the home or workplace

Prevention of Lead Poisoning:

Preventing lead poisoning is crucial, as there is no cure for this condition. Here are some ways to prevent lead exposure:

1. Avoid using lead-based products such as paint, ceramics, and plumbing
2. Keep children away from areas where lead is present, such as construction sites or old buildings
3. Regularly test for lead in soil, water, and paint
4. Use lead-free alternatives to products that contain lead
5. Dispose of lead-containing waste properly
6. Keep the home clean and dust-free to reduce lead particles in the air
7. Avoid eating or drinking in areas where lead is present
8. Wash hands and toys regularly, especially after playing outdoors
9. Use a certified lead abatement contractor to remove lead from homes built before 1978
10. Keep informed about lead hazards in your community and take action to prevent exposure.

Conclusion:

Lead poisoning is a serious health issue that can cause long-term damage to the brain, nervous system, and other organs. Prevention is key, and it is essential to be aware of potential sources of lead exposure in your home and community. If you suspect lead poisoning, seek medical attention immediately. Early detection and treatment can help reduce the risk of permanent damage.

Types of Substance-Related Disorders:

1. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): A chronic disease characterized by the excessive consumption of alcohol, leading to impaired control over drinking, social or personal problems, and increased risk of health issues.
2. Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): A chronic disease characterized by the excessive use of opioids, such as prescription painkillers or heroin, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not available.
3. Stimulant Use Disorder: A chronic disease characterized by the excessive use of stimulants, such as cocaine or amphetamines, leading to impaired control over use and increased risk of adverse effects.
4. Cannabis Use Disorder: A chronic disease characterized by the excessive use of cannabis, leading to impaired control over use and increased risk of adverse effects.
5. Hallucinogen Use Disorder: A chronic disease characterized by the excessive use of hallucinogens, such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms, leading to impaired control over use and increased risk of adverse effects.

Causes and Risk Factors:

1. Genetics: Individuals with a family history of substance-related disorders are more likely to develop these conditions.
2. Mental health: Individuals with mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, may be more likely to use substances as a form of self-medication.
3. Environmental factors: Exposure to substances at an early age, peer pressure, and social environment can increase the risk of developing a substance-related disorder.
4. Brain chemistry: Substance use can alter brain chemistry, leading to dependence and addiction.

Symptoms:

1. Increased tolerance: The need to use more of the substance to achieve the desired effect.
2. Withdrawal: Experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, or nausea when the substance is not present.
3. Loss of control: Using more substance than intended or for longer than intended.
4. Neglecting responsibilities: Neglecting responsibilities at home, work, or school due to substance use.
5. Continued use despite negative consequences: Continuing to use the substance despite physical, emotional, or financial consequences.

Diagnosis:

1. Physical examination: A doctor may perform a physical examination to look for signs of substance use, such as track marks or changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
2. Laboratory tests: Blood or urine tests can confirm the presence of substances in the body.
3. Psychological evaluation: A mental health professional may conduct a psychological evaluation to assess symptoms of substance-related disorders and determine the presence of co-occurring conditions.

Treatment:

1. Detoxification: A medically-supervised detox program can help manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.
2. Medications: Medications such as methadone or buprenorphine may be prescribed to manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.
3. Behavioral therapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and contingency management are effective behavioral therapies for treating substance use disorders.
4. Support groups: Joining a support group such as Narcotics Anonymous can provide a sense of community and support for individuals in recovery.
5. Lifestyle changes: Making healthy lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep can help manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.

It's important to note that diagnosis and treatment of substance-related disorders is a complex process and should be individualized based on the specific needs and circumstances of each patient.

Some common types of mental disorders include:

1. Anxiety disorders: These conditions cause excessive worry, fear, or anxiety that interferes with daily life. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
2. Mood disorders: These conditions affect a person's mood, causing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anger that persist for weeks or months. Examples include depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder.
3. Personality disorders: These conditions involve patterns of thought and behavior that deviate from the norm of the average person. Examples include borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.
4. Psychotic disorders: These conditions cause a person to lose touch with reality, resulting in delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking. Examples include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and brief psychotic disorder.
5. Trauma and stressor-related disorders: These conditions develop after a person experiences a traumatic event, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
6. Dissociative disorders: These conditions involve a disconnection or separation from one's body, thoughts, or emotions. Examples include dissociative identity disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder) and depersonalization disorder.
7. Neurodevelopmental disorders: These conditions affect the development of the brain and nervous system, leading to symptoms such as difficulty with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Examples include autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Rett syndrome.

Mental disorders can be diagnosed by a mental health professional using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which provides criteria for each condition. Treatment typically involves a combination of medication and therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy, depending on the specific disorder and individual needs.

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Housing portal Subsidized housing in the United States Public housing Affordable housing Housing estate Section 8 (USA) ... "affordable housing". Forms of subsidies include direct housing subsidies, non-profit housing, public housing, rent supplements/ ... Some housing subsidies are provided to low income tenants in renting housing. These include shelter allowances, housing ... Housing subsidies are government funded financial assistance programs designed to mitigate the costs of housing for low-income ...

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... , when supported by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, does not only provide housing. ... The History of Housing First". Housing First Europe Hub. Retrieved 2021-09-11. "Housing First". National Alliance to End ... Housing First, as pioneered by Pathways to Housing, targets individuals with disabilities. This housing is supported through ... Some housing projects have been shown to produce similar results to the US Housing First model in terms of strong housing ...

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Housing Outreach Worker program Justice Housing Support Program Mental health programs including ConnectED and the Housing ... Launch Housing is a secular Melbourne-based community organisation that delivers homelessness services and housing supports to ... In 1976 Hanover opened the new Gordon House at 20 Lorimer Street in Melbourne. New Gordon House was a revolutionary development ... "Sub-standard private rooming houses are the most dangerous form of accommodation in Victoria". Campaign for safe rooming houses ...

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A housing voucher is a voucher that can be spent on rented housing, such as Section 8 public housing in the United States, ... along with universal housing vouchers. The housing choice voucher programme allows families to move without the loss of housing ... The book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City advocates that the U.S. government issue housing vouchers to families ... "It's time for universal housing vouchers". Slate.com. Retrieved July 2, 2016. Caves, R. W. (2004). Encyclopedia of the City. ...

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Affordable Rural housing, DEFRA Rural Housing Trust Rural Community Council of Essex Council for Affordable and Rural Housing ... Affordable housing American Housing Survey Rural community development Rural Housing Service "GUIDELINES for INDIRA AWAAS ... 302 are defined as housing stressed." It also states, "The principal component of housing stress is high housing expenses ... US Housing Market Conditions, 2nd Quarter, 2007 report by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy ...

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Four members of the Housing Council members always sit on the Board of the Housing Executive. "Housing Council". Archived from ... The Housing Council is a public body in Northern Ireland, consulted by the Housing Executive and Department for Communities on ... NIHE website on the Housing Council (Use dmy dates from April 2022, Government of Northern Ireland). ... all matters that affect housing policy in Northern Ireland. The Council meets with the NIHE once a month to discuss strategy ...

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Once the house has reached its location, the axles and the tongue of the frame are then removed, and the house is set on a ... However, some modular houses are towed behind a semi-truck or toter on a frame similar to that of a trailer. The house is ... Manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile homes in the United States) is a type of prefabricated housing that is largely ... The term transportable homes tends to be used to refer to houses that are built on land that is owned by the house owner.[ ...

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... was a housing association that provided social housing to over 30,000 people in the south of England and the ... Matt has also worked for a specialist BME housing association, large RSLs and local authorities. Before working in housing Matt ... Following two governance related roles in the social housing sector, he joined Viridian Housing in November 2011 in the newly ... Housing associations based in England, Housing in England, Charities based in London). ...

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The Housing Ombudsman Service looks at complaints about registered providers of social housing, for example housing ... The Ombudsman can also look at complaints about the handling of housing issues by local councils. In June 2018, the All-Party ... The office of the Housing Ombudsman is an executive non-departmental public body of the government of the United Kingdom, ... Noor, Poppy (22 June 2017). "A guide to tenants' housing rights around safety and repairs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. ...

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Boarding house - residence that provides meals and a room to live in, with some communal areas Rooming house - residence that ... Transitional housing is set up to transition residents into permanent, affordable housing. It is not in an emergency homeless ... Transitional housing is temporary housing for certain segments of the homeless population, including working homeless people ... Sometimes, the transitional housing residence program charges a room and board fee, maybe 30% of an individual's income, which ...

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Boston Housing Authority Chicago Housing Authority Home Forward, formerly the Housing Authority of Portland Housing Authority ... A housing authority or ministry of housing is generally a governmental body that governs aspects of housing or (called in ... Hong Kong Housing Authority Singapore Housing and Development Board Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK, ... City Housing Authority San Francisco Housing Authority Housing and Property Development Authority Toronto Community Housing ...

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... is a system of public housing in New Zealand, offering low-cost rental housing to residents on low to moderate ... Thousands of these houses were built across New Zealand as state housing, and as private housing after World War II, when the ... History of State housing in New Zealand, nzhistory.net.nz Housing New Zealand 'Origins of State Housing' post on Heritage et Al ... These houses, also known as "ex-state houses" to distinguish them from modern state housing, have a reputation of being well- ...

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... is a charity based in London formed in 2003 when the Catholic Housing Aid Society (CHAS) (founded in 1956) and ... Housing Justice's predecessor was involved in setting up the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Homelessness and Housing Need in ... Housing Justice today is active in over 35 communities across the UK funding housing advice centres, community regeneration ... It helps churches use spare land for social housing. As the former names suggest Housing Justice has close links with churches ...

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Wilson, Cromarty and Barton (21 October 2020). "Empty Housing (England)" (PDF). House of Commons Library. "Turning houses into ... Canopy Housing are a self-help housing organisation based in Leeds, UK. They were winners of the UN World Habitat Award 2015/16 ... In Hyde Park our last house in the area is completed (20th) area and within months the first house in Beeston is started. 2004 ... Canopy Housing. "Financial Accounts 2020" (PDF). Canopy Housing. (Use dmy dates from April 2022, Articles needing additional ...

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This housing cluster is same as Pol of Ahmedabad city. (Articles needing additional references from October 2019, All articles ... A faliyu (pronounced phaliyum, Gujarati: ફળિયું) or faliya and fali, in India is a housing cluster which comprises many ... Housing in India, Gujarati culture, Culture of Ahmedabad). ...

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Another problem is that the houses are not rectangular and the house design ends up with odd corners in the house. Another ... In this way, the housing units become less expensive. Yet each house still retains a public access. The size and shape of the ... The defining hexagonal tessellation, or "honeycomb" pattern, consists of multiple housing clusters containing 5-16 houses and ... "A method of subdividing a plot of land for housing and a housing subdivision so formed", [5] retrieved 25 September 2010 George ...

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"Housing.com CEO Rahul Yadav fired - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 December 2015. "We are putting the house ... Housing.com is a Mumbai-based real estate search portal which allows customers to search for housing based on geography, number ... Housing.com is also available as apps for Android and iOS. Housing.com acquired real estate discussion forum, Indian Real ... In June 2015, Housing.com then-CEO Rahul Yadav accused Sequoia India MD Shailendra Singh of poaching Housing.com staff. ...

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Subsidized housing includes: Co-operative housing Non-profit housing Direct housing Public housing Rent supplements Private- ... Proposals to remedy the adverse effects of housing inequality include: Subsidized housing, also known as affordable housing. ... Housing inequality is a disparity in the quality of housing in a society which is a form of economic inequality. The right to ... A tale of two housing markets: mansions for the rich while poor are priced out (2015-01-20), The Guardian (Affordable housing, ...

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Right to housing Section 8 (housing) - analogous U.S. program Low-Income Housing Tax Credit - U.S. housing subsidy program for ... Housing Benefit is a means-tested social security benefit in the United Kingdom that is intended to help meet housing costs for ... Local Housing Allowance is designed to ensure that landlords do not have a reason to discriminate against tenants on Housing ... Discretionary housing payments are available to those who need further help to meet their Housing costs. To be eligible to ...

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... describes a situation where the cost of housing (either as rental, or as a mortgage) is high relative to ... As a rule of thumb, a household spending 30 per cent or more of its income can be considered under housing stress, and under " ... The Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture classifies counties as under housing stress" if 30 ... "Show Me the Money: Financing More Affordable Housing by Michael Berry, 2004". Archived from the original on 2008-08-15. ...

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Hong Kong Housing Authority Chan Kau-tai "Housing Department , Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Housing ... Housing Department (房屋署) is a department of Hong Kong Government and is the executive arm of the Hong Kong Housing Authority , ... It reports to the Housing Bureau, which is headed by the Secretary for Housing. ... managing public housing estates which is a statutory organisation tasked to develop and implement a public housing programme to ...

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Tiny House Movement: Tiny houses are the most popular alternative housing. Tiny houses average 100-400 square feet and are ... Pallet houses: Pallet houses, made from wooden shipping pallets, are an inexpensive alternative housing option. Pallets are ... In modern days, alternative housing commonly takes the form of tiny houses, dome homes, pyramid-shaped houses, earth sheltered ... alternative housing is moving from last resort housing to an option that people choose in the face of a housing market that is ...

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The Elineberg Housing development (Swedish: Elinebergshusen) consists of six high-rise apartment buildings located in the ... In 1954, Helsingborg launched a competition for a development plan including housing for the Elineberg district. There were 19 ... the results of which were presented at the H55 housing exhibition in 1955. After the revised proposal from Arton was accepted, ... Housing in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Helsingborg). ...

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Kanye Wests housing prototypes have been demolished on his property in Calabasas, following reports that the musician failed ... Espacio 18 Arquitectura cantilevers a sculptural concrete house in Oaxaca. Ten buildings that became embroiled in legal battles ... The domed structures are designed to be topped by circular openings to let light in, and take cues from the houses on the ... West unveiled his ambitions to create the low-income housing or accommodation for homeless people in an interview with Forbes. ...

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Protective housing for people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 to stay away from high-risk congregate ... The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an ... Individual housing is preferred under this strategy; if cohorting is necessary, do not add residents to an existing cohort ... Facilities housing youth may also need to adapt aspects of this guidance document to comply with regulatory requirements and ...

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Forms of local land and house ownership, preferences, the social significance of housing types, and religious and spiritual ... To maximize the uptake and benefit of housing modifications against malaria, programme development needs to take local context ... Experiences and interpretation of the housing modifications were shaped by the different types of housing in the area and the ... Background: Evidence that house design can provide protection from malaria is growing. Housing modifications such as screening ...

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... green housing was not associated with statistically significant differences in childrens 3-PBA urin … ... Pyrethroid exposure among children residing in green versus non-green multi-family, low-income housing Derek W Werthmann 1 , ... Pyrethroid exposure among children residing in green versus non-green multi-family, low-income housing Derek W Werthmann et al. ... Housing and health. In: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2008. 1136. 276-288. - PubMed ...

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Home / Program Offices / Public and Indian Housing / PIH / Office of Housing Choice Vouchers / About the Housing Choice ... U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410. T: 202-708-1112. TTY: 202-708- ...

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Philadelphia Housing Authority was established in 1937 and is the nations fourth largest housing authority, housing nearly ... Housing. PHA provides safe and decent affordable housing for low-income residents in Philadelphia. We offer two main housing ... PHA was established in 1937 and is the nations fourth largest housing authority. We house nearly 80,000 people in the City of ... Landlords can partner with PHA to provide housing to qualified participants through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Learn ...

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Apply for Housing. The application for Summer 2023 will be available to NYU Students in February via the Housing Portal. Within ... Summer Housing in Washington, DC. The application for summer housing in Washington, DC is available to matriculating NYU ... Jump to: Summer Housing in Washington, DC. Summer Housing is available and guaranteed for all current NYU students, regardless ... Students can cancel their summer housing applications on the Housing Portal. Cancellations received by April 15, 2023 will be ...

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A survey conducted by the Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA) in Charlotte, NC, found that many public housing residents had risk ... Percent of Public Housing Residents in Charlotte, NC with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Risk Factor. Percent of Residents ... In 2009, the CHA partnered with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NHLBI to train community health workers ... African Americans living in or near public housing communities.. Recruitment. To recruit class participants, the CHA promoted ...

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Housing and transportation are not provided by the NIEHS. For our Summer Internship Program, the intern and/or the parent(s)/ ... We would suggest you use sites such as the ones listed below to look for housing options. Our campus is fairly close to many ... Please note- NIEHS does not endorse or promote any of these sites or the housing found by using them. This is shared for ... In the past, many students have found housing or summer sublet opportunities on or near the campuses. ...

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For the first few nights we stayed in a tiny room in a traditional Korean house called a "Hanok" house. There is a courtyard ... Theres a fascinating article using Zillow analysis to figure out the value of food gardens to residential housing. This isnt ... They observe, for example, that by propping up house prices artificially theyve benefitted more affluent, generally older ... have long pointed out that the interventions that the government has made in the housing market hasnt served the people. ...

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Housing bonds are debt securities issued by state or local governments to raise money for affordable housing development. ... Benefits of Housing Bonds Housing bonds are beneficial to the state as well as to private investors. On the one hand, the ... What Are Housing Bonds? Housing bonds are debt securities, a variation of municipal revenue bonds, issued by state or local ... Requirements for Housing Bonds Mortgages provided through housing bonds are restricted to first-time homebuyers who earn no ...

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... built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not ... By accepting your housing contract, you are affirming that you have reviewed the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead In Your ... All Wesleyan housing was built before 1978 with the exception of the following: Bennet Hall, Fauver Apartments, 19 Fountain ... The pamphlet may be viewed at: The University recognizes that any housing built prior to 1978 may contain lead-based paint and/ ...

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Inc is now hiring for the position of Housing Support Specialist in Boston. Apply today. ... Acts as primary housing liaison between all contracted housing providers and ESP, including attending regularly scheduled ... The Elder Service Plan (ESP) Housing Support Specialist works with ESPs contracted housing developments in our Mattapan and ... Visits each ESP contracted housing site once monthly, at a minimum, to engage with housing partners and clients. ...

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Opus Hall houses upperclassmen who continue their campus residence offering two, three and four bedroom apartment-style living ... Please note that upperclassman housing is limited and is not guaranteed. See the recontracting process to learn about applying ... Swanson and McGloin Halls offer suite style housing, while Kenefick, Heider, and Davis Square offer apartment style living. See ... As noted in your housing contract, Creighton University assumes no financial responsibility over the personal property of ...

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Housing is improving affordable housing in 41 states. For the past four decades, Mercy Housing has been balancing growth with ... Both Mercy Housing and Catholic health care providers are looking at the whole person. With the Housing First model that we use ... When Mercy Housing can focus on our core business, housing, and partners focus on their core business, health care, our shared ... Why are Mercy Housing and Catholic health care working together?. Bringing housing and health care closer to communities with ...

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Public housing is designed for people with low incomes, seniors, and people with disabilities at rents they can afford. ... Local public housing agencies (PHAs) manage public housing properties.. Find out if you are eligible for public housing. Find ... Public housing Public housing is designed for people with low incomes, seniors, and people with disabilities at rents they can ... Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from single-family houses to high-rise apartments. ...

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This is the burden low-income parents bear: protecting their children from the stresses of housing insecurity. (thenation.com)
Historical and contemporary housing-related policies, including segregation, discrimination, and red-lining have had long-term adverse consequences on marginalized and minoritized populations including inequitable distribution of resources and disproportionate experiences of housing insecurity and instability. (nih.gov)
Households with housing insecurity are also more likely to live in lower-resourced, high poverty neighborhoods with higher exposure to environments with lower education quality, an inadequate supply of healthy and affordable food, transportation challenges, violence and crime, a lack of safe greenspace and resources for physical activity, and reduced access to healthcare. (nih.gov)
This initiative would provide support for projects seeking to evaluate whether and how participation in programs addressing housing insecurity influence obesity outcomes using advanced computational approaches to analyze existing housing and health-related data available through data linkages made available by Federal, State or local governments, and/or other large organizations. (nih.gov)
The study focused on reaching people who have historically had decreased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), including people experiencing housing insecurity, mental illnesses, and substance use disorders. (nih.gov)
Although there are highly effective options for daily oral ART to treat HIV, there are many barriers to adherence, including housing or food insecurity, untreated mental illnesses, substance use disorders, transportation challenges, legal system involvement, and other factors. (nih.gov)

Spring 2023 Residents - When you apply for summer housing, depending on the building you are currently living in, you may also see the option to remain in your Spring 2023 room assignment through the summer even if you are not living in a building listed below. (nyu.edu)
DECIDES that the housing allowance will be effective from 1 June 2023 in place of the interim allowance granted in decision WHA75(13) (2022). (who.int)

PHA was established in 1937 and is the nation's fourth largest housing authority. (phila.gov)
As the nation's largest affordable housing provider with nearly $4.9 billion invested in affordable real estate development, Mercy Housing is expanding its strategies to achieve greater impact in improving people's lives. (chausa.org)

A bacterial protein in common house dust may worsen allergies that could lead to asthma, according to a new report. (nih.gov)
Previous studies in mice have found that house dust extracts can promote asthma-like responses to inhaled proteins that normally wouldn't trigger allergic reactions. (nih.gov)
A research team led by Dr. Donald Cook of NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) set out to explore whether microbial products in house dust might trigger these asthma-like responses. (nih.gov)
They found that both flagellin and house dust extracts primed weaker allergic airway responses in these mice than in mice that had the gene for TLR5. (nih.gov)
The results suggest that flagellin, through TLR5, may prime the immune system to react to allergens in house dust. (nih.gov)
The researchers tested house dust extracts for flagellin and detected significant amounts of the protein. (nih.gov)
All of these data suggest that flagellin in common house dust can promote allergic asthma by priming allergic responses to common indoor allergens," says co-author Dr. Darryl Zeldin of NIEHS. (nih.gov)
More work will be required to confirm our conclusions, but it's possible that cleaning can reduce the amount of house dust in general, and flagellated bacteria in particular, to reduce the incidence of allergic asthma," Cook says. (nih.gov)

A survey conducted by the Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA) in Charlotte, NC, found that many public housing residents had risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, physical inactivity, overweight/obesity, and cigarette smoking. (nih.gov)
Works with ESP members, housing teams and residents to develop and maintain targeted social and wellness programming at Anne Lynch Homes (S. Boston) and Walker School (Taunton). (idealist.org)
As noted in your housing contract, Creighton University assumes no financial responsibility over the personal property of residents nor will the institution be financially responsible for large-scale, unintentional damage caused to university property by on-campus residents, such as a fire or sprinkler-head flood. (creighton.edu)

Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. (wesleyan.edu)
Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. (wesleyan.edu)
The pamphlet may be viewed at: The University recognizes that any housing built prior to 1978 may contain lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards. (wesleyan.edu)
All Wesleyan housing was built before 1978 with the exception of the following: Bennet Hall, Fauver Apartments, 19 Fountain Avenue, 20 Fountain Avenue, 25 Fountain Avenue, 231 Pine Street, and 14 Warren Street. (wesleyan.edu)

A number of people, including Ilargi and Stoneleigh at _The Automatic Earth_ have long pointed out that the interventions that the government has made in the housing market hasn't served the people. (scienceblogs.com)

The Elder Service Plan (ESP) Housing Support Specialist works with ESP's contracted housing developments in our Mattapan and Brockton territories. (idealist.org)

As private activity bonds (PABs) , housing bonds can be issued on behalf of qualified profit and nonprofit developers to finance low-income multifamily and senior housing projects. (investopedia.com)
Since the Sisters of Mercy founded Mercy Housing in 1981, the nonprofit, affordable housing ministry has partnered with Catholic health systems and facilities. (chausa.org)
The House Institute Foundation (formerly called the House Ear Institute and the House Research Institute) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life. (nih.gov)

Bringing housing and health care closer to communities with limited resources is of mutual interest between Mercy Housing and Catholic health care. (chausa.org)

Swanson and McGloin Halls offer suite style housing, while Kenefick, Heider, and Davis Square offer apartment style living. (creighton.edu)
Opus Hall houses upperclassmen who continue their campus residence offering two, three and four bedroom apartment-style living. (creighton.edu)

We are seeking a Housing Support Specialist to join our team at the Elder Service Plan. (idealist.org)

Access CMHC funding, research, knowledge and expertise to help make affordable housing a reality. (gc.ca)
Housing bonds are debt securities, a variation of municipal revenue bonds , issued by state or local governments to raise money for affordable housing development projects. (investopedia.com)
State and local governments issue housing bonds to finance the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing. (investopedia.com)
The number of affordable homes financed with housing bonds using the Housing Credit. (investopedia.com)
Federal low-income housing tax credits are another source of capital that may be used instead of, or in addition to, housing bonds in order to finance affordable housing projects. (investopedia.com)
Develops and maintains affordable housing waitlists for ESP contracted housing sites. (idealist.org)
Works closely with contracted affordable housing management to oversee the application process to ensure successful housing placement. (idealist.org)
Both through direct real estate development and investments through Mercy Community Capital , its affiliated community development financial institution, Mercy Housing is improving affordable housing in 41 states. (chausa.org)
Mercy Housing excels at building and managing affordable housing as well as developing trusted relationships with people who call Mercy Housing home. (chausa.org)
Children participate in activities at an after-school program at the Columbia Heights affordable housing complex in Vancouver, Washington, a Mercy Housing facility. (chausa.org)
For Mercy Housing, we are challenged by our mission to increase the inventory of affordable housing through real estate development - which takes years - and the massive increases in construction costs. (chausa.org)
Every deal requires multiple layers of financing to build affordable housing. (chausa.org)
Beyond money investments, how else are ministry providers supporting affordable housing expansion? (chausa.org)
Hospitals sometimes find they have obsolete buildings or excess land that could be used for affordable housing. (chausa.org)
Some of our partnerships are complex, reserving some beds for respite care in the new affordable housing that is built with donated land or buildings. (chausa.org)
It also provides bold solutions: to create a more equitable housing system, we must massively expand social housing, a public option for housing that is permanently affordable, protected from the private market, and publicly owned or under democratic community control. (thenation.com)

They observe, for example, that by propping up house prices artificially they've benefitted more affluent, generally older homeowners, at the expense of younger, poorer people, renters and those who would like to get into the housing market but can't afford its (still) inflated prices. (scienceblogs.com)
Public housing is designed for people with low incomes, seniors, and people with disabilities at rents they can afford. (usa.gov)

The domed structures are designed to be topped by circular openings to let light in, and take cues from the houses on the fictional desert planet of Tatooine, the home of Luke and Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars series. (dezeen.com)

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is looking for people who want a challenging and professional work environment that recognizes the value of each employee's contributions. (phila.gov)

Title : Healthy housing inspection manual Corporate Authors(s) : United States. (cdc.gov)

See the first-time housing application process to apply for a freshman residence hall. (creighton.edu)

Housing bonds are beneficial to the state as well as to private investors. (investopedia.com)
For investors, the interest paid by housing bonds is exempt from federal and, at times, state income tax. (investopedia.com)
A new report from Renters Rising and the Center for Popular Democracy Network exposes how systemic racism, historic rent hikes, defunded public housing, corporate control and influence, and Wall Street investors fostered America's housing crisis. (thenation.com)

Acts as primary housing liaison between all contracted housing providers and ESP, including attending regularly scheduled meetings and escalating issues as needed within all organizations. (idealist.org)
Given that the housing and health care organizations commonly share sponsorship, leadership, purpose, vision and values, alignment has come naturally. (chausa.org)

In 2009, the CHA partnered with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NHLBI to train community health workers (CHWs) to deliver heart health education in two public housing communities where a total of 680 families live, in an effort to address this health disparity. (nih.gov)
African Americans living in or near public housing communities. (nih.gov)
Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from single-family houses to high-rise apartments. (usa.gov)
Local public housing agencies (PHAs) manage public housing properties. (usa.gov)
Find and contact your local public housing agency to find out if you are eligible. (usa.gov)
Early public housing programs excluded, displaced, or segregated Black communities, but the government didn't abandon public housing until Black families became the program's primary beneficiaries following decades of systemic discrimination, predatory investment, and disinvestment. (thenation.com)
White families were able to move out of public housing, benefiting from FHA-backed mortgages, while racially restrictive covenants foreclosed this option for Black families. (thenation.com)
Fewer whites meant fewer funds, upgrades, or maintenance for those left navigating public housing. (thenation.com)
NA (Institutionalized) ______________________________________________________________________________ 1994 DISABILITY PHASE II ADULT PUBLIC USE FILE Section A - Housing and Long Term Care Services ________________________________________________________________________________ Tape Locations Item No. Frequency Items and Codes ________________________________________________________________________________ 416 2b HOME HAS MORE THAN ONE FLOOR OR LEVEL 7,249 1. (cdc.gov)

We partner with state, local, and regional partners to bring credits and other resources to Mercy Housing communities. (chausa.org)

7 community roots housing jobs found on Military. (military.com)

One of the key social determinants of health is stable housing. (chausa.org)
Is social housing required for nonhuman primates when housed in a research setting? (nih.gov)

House modifications as a malaria control tool: how does local context shape participants' experience and interpretation in Uganda? (nih.gov)
This qualitative study was carried out to provide a holistic account of the relationship between experiences and interpretations of four types of piloted housing modifications and the local context in Jinja, Uganda. (nih.gov)

When was this {mobile home/house/building} originally built? (cdc.gov)

Housing prices are declining now in many areas because too few buyers can qualify for loans at today's interest rates, or usury laws have foreclosed the broad market. (csmonitor.com)

He spoke to Catholic Health World about the close alignment between the Catholic Church's housing and health care ministries and how those ministries can and should expand their partnership. (chausa.org)
Why are Mercy Housing and Catholic health care working together? (chausa.org)
Both Mercy Housing and Catholic health care providers are looking at the whole person. (chausa.org)
Mercy Housing enjoys many existing partnerships with Catholic health care partners that began with the gift of land. (chausa.org)
As a rising chorus of healthcare experts decries the harmful racial bias in clinical decision support tools (CDSTs), the House Ways and Means Committee has released a report spelling out in detail what the problem is, how it affects health equity, and how healthcare stakeholders can address it. (medscape.com)
ART has been a medical gamechanger for saving lives as treatment and as a potent prevention tool with Undetectable=Untransmittable, or U=U. Yet, we have substantial gaps that remain for people who face co-occurring health, housing, and other socio-economic challenges," said Carl W. Dieffenbach, Ph.D., director of the NIAID Division of AIDS. (nih.gov)

What types of financing does Mercy Housing use for its properties? (chausa.org)

For our Summer Internship Program, the intern and/or the parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for making housing arrangements on their own, we aren't able to help in this process or give housing advice. (nih.gov)

We would suggest you use sites such as the ones listed below to look for housing options. (nih.gov)

West unveiled his ambitions to create the low-income housing or accommodation for homeless people in an interview with Forbes . (dezeen.com)
We house nearly 80,000 people in the City of Philadelphia, and we employ 1,400 people to deliver services to our clients. (phila.gov)
For the past four decades, Mercy Housing has been balancing growth with service delivery, allowing people to live in safe homes with dignity. (chausa.org)

Within one week of applying for summer housing, students are required to submit a housing reservation payment via the Bursar e-suite in the amount of $500, which applies toward full summer housing charges. (nyu.edu)

Housing bonds provide the government with cheap financing and the lender, especially those in the upper tax brackets, with tax advantages. (investopedia.com)

Investing in real estate, including a rental house, may not be a part of everyone's investments. (csmonitor.com)

The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. (cdc.gov)

Participants had a median age of 45, and 88% identified as cisgender men, 68% identified as non-white, 58% reported having unstable housing, 8% reported experiencing homelessness, 38% reported having a mental illness, and 33% reported substance use. (nih.gov)

A family discovers that his late client's house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find someone and something she lost, and that no one -- not even the children -- is safe from her terrible wrath, Lady wanders the house area, obsessively looking for the body of her daughter, who was slain by a boyfriend or group of hoodlums, depending on the story you hear. (lulu.com)
But a family move into new house and find the truth in hands of demon, an evil spirit or devil, especially one thought to possess a person or act as a tormentor in hell. (lulu.com)

This pushed Mom to organize against Akron's housing department. (thenation.com)

A housing bond is one type of a revenue bond. (investopedia.com)

Visits each ESP contracted housing site once monthly, at a minimum, to engage with housing partners and clients. (idealist.org)

We were about to invest in a rental, as you have so often recommended, when we read that housing prices have peaked and a total collapse is possible. (csmonitor.com)
He also focuses on house prices rather than financial assets, because they are less likely to be influenced by cross-border capital flows. (economist.com)
Between 1970 and 2009, he finds that a 1% rise in GDP per person and a 1% rise in the total population each corresponded to about a 1% rise in real house prices. (economist.com)
But a 1% increase in the old-age dependency ratio was associated with a 0.66% drop in real house prices. (economist.com)
Using United Nations projections, his analysis suggests that house prices will face strong headwinds in the next 40 years as populations age. (economist.com)
American house prices, for example, will rise by about 80 basis points a year less than they would do if you strip out demographic factors, he reckons. (economist.com)

Mortgages provided through housing bonds are restricted to first-time homebuyers who earn no more than the area median income and the price of a home purchased is limited to 90% of the average area purchase price. (investopedia.com)
Furthermore, the price of a home purchased with a housing bond mortgage is limited to 90% of the average area purchase price. (investopedia.com)

In the past, many students have found housing or summer sublet opportunities on or near the campuses. (nih.gov)
Please note- NIEHS does not endorse or promote any of these sites or the housing found by using them. (nih.gov)

Students can cancel their summer housing applications on the Housing Portal . (nyu.edu)

Click to learn more about Summer Housing for non-NYU students and interns. (nyu.edu)
As of May 17th, we are accepting applications for summer housing from NYU students for Summer Session II, Sunday, July 2nd until Thursday, August 17th. (nyu.edu)

Redeem points to get free books from Penguin Random House! (penguinrandomhouse.com)

Housing indicators: Measure the housing stock details, status, and changes over the course of land reuse projects. (cdc.gov)

By accepting your housing contract, you are affirming that you have reviewed the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead In Your Home. (wesleyan.edu)

Manages ESP current and prospective clients' housing applications and reviews with housing partners. (idealist.org)

The comedies of Menander show how the Athenians preferred to view a house slave: as an enterprising and unscrupulous rascal, who must use his wits to profit from his master, rescue him from his troubles, or gain him the girl of his dreams. (wikipedia.org)

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Do housing tenure and car access predict health because they are simply markers of income or self esteem? A Scottish study. (1/1829)

Comparison of large restriction fragments of Mycobacterium avium isolates recovered from AIDS and non-AIDS patients with those of isolates from potable water. (2/1829)

Radon and lung cancer: a cost-effectiveness analysis. (3/1829)

Health impacts of domestic coal use in China. (4/1829)

A population-based study of environmental hazards in the homes of older persons. (5/1829)

Effect of dampness at home in childhood on bronchial hyperreactivity in adolescence. (6/1829)

Social environment and year of birth influence type 1 diabetes risk for African-American and Latino children. (7/1829)

Fish and mammals in the economy of an ancient Peruvian kingdom. (8/1829)

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