Self-Reported Health Outcomes Associated With Green-Renovated Public Housing Among Primarily Elderly Residents

Breysse, Jill; Dixon, Sherry; Jacobs, David E.; López, Jorge Luis; Weber, W G

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“…Some evidence points to health improvements from such programs, 9,14–16 often through improved living conditions. 17,18 Positive changes in health behaviors have also been observed in some studies.…”

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HUD Housing Assistance Associated With Lower Uninsurance Rates And Unmet Medical Need

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To investigate whether receiving US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing assistance is associated with improved access to health care, we analyzed data on nondisabled adults ages 18–64 who responded to the 2004–12 National Health Interview Survey that were linked with administrative data from HUD for the period 2002–14. To account for potential selection bias, we compared access to care between respondents who were receiving HUD housing assistance at the time of the survey interview (current recipients) and those who received HUD assistance within twenty-four months of completing the survey interview (future recipients). Receiving assistance was associated with lower uninsurance rates: 31.8 percent of current recipients were uninsured, compared to 37.2 percent of future recipients. Rates of unmet need for health care due to cost were similarly lower for current recipients than for future recipients. No effect of receiving assistance was observed on having a usual source of care. These findings provide evidence that supports the effectiveness of housing assistance in improving health care access.

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“…all aspects that improve indoor climate, increase general comfort standards and eliminate building pathologies as well as aspects that improve the overall quality of the buildings or even the neighbourhood itself. In fact, the relationship between energy efficient renovation and the improvement of occupant comfort and health has been explored by several researchers (Breysse, Dixon, Jacobs, Lopez, & Weber, 2015;Clinch & Healy, 2003;Thomson, Thomas, Sellstrom, & Petticrew, 2013), but it is an understudied topic that requires further investigations (Ortiz, Itard, & Bluyssen, 2020) to understand and to be able to transmit the potential health improvement and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) benefits that are an important reason to conduct district renovations. IEA Annex 56 participants published an extensive report on this subject (Almeida, Ferreira, & Rodrigues, 2017).…”

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Building renovation at district level – Lessons learned from international case studies

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Sustainable Cities and Society

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Renovation at district scale is a key strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions by optimising the implementation of renewable energy sources and taking advantage of economy of scale. This paper focuses on analysing good practice examples on energy renovations at district scale. The paper adapts a qualitative research methodology in four phases, including the multi-perspective analysis of nine exemplary renovation projects in six European countries, including identification of drivers and barriers of different stakeholders.It is found that the drivers for a district renovation are not restricted to energy savings, but typically also include improving the overall quality of life as well as the image and economic value of a district. Moreover, the need for financial models that can alleviate split-incentive problems between investors and resident organizations is identified.Barriers for carrying out a district renovation include that there is a need to comply with energy standards, that the renovation scope had to be limited to avoid a noticeable rent increase and that resettling of tenants during the renovation is often not possible.Lessons learned include that good communication amongst the different stakeholders, especially with residents, plays a key role for the success of the project. Furthermore, a strong leadership is needed to coordinate activities due to the great number of stakeholders.

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“…As an empirical case of health improvement by GR, Beysse et al analyzed the health improvement effect of 40 elderly households after GR in the US. As a result, respiratory diseases, overall health problems, indoor environment (temperature/humidity), indoor air quality, and musty smell from pipes were all improved [33]. Ahrentzen et al performed GR (including eco-friendly finishing material and furniture) for 57 aged houses of low-income elderly citizens in the United States.…”

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Current Status of Old Housing for Low-Income Elderly Households in Seoul and Green Remodeling Support Plan: Economic Analysis Considering the Social Cost of Green Remodeling

2021

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In this study, the economic feasibility of green remodeling (GR), which could improve the health, safety, and energy of elderly households considering social cost, was analyzed. As a result, the net present value of GR was ‘−10,267 USD (49.7%)’, which was found to be uneconomical compared to the total construction cost (20,981 USD, 100%) despite benefits of energy saving, carbon reduction, and air pollutant reduction. Based on this result, in order to expand GR for low-income elderly households, who cannot afford to perform GR, a GR support measure linked to the currently implemented energy conversion and old-age housing support policies was proposed. It allows the government to perform GR for low-income elderly households with 1/4 of the total construction cost. This result could revitalize GR to reduce greenhouse gas and contribute to housing stability for low-income elderly households who are vulnerable to COVID-19 and climate change.

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Self-Reported Health Outcomes Associated With Green-Renovated Public Housing Among Primarily Elderly Residents

Abstract: Green healthy housing renovation may result in improved mental and general physical health, prevented falls, and reduced exposure to tobacco smoke.

Cited by 21 publications

References 11 publications

HUD Housing Assistance Associated With Lower Uninsurance Rates And Unmet Medical Need

HUD Housing Assistance Associated With Lower Uninsurance Rates And Unmet Medical Need

Building renovation at district level – Lessons learned from international case studies

Current Status of Old Housing for Low-Income Elderly Households in Seoul and Green Remodeling Support Plan: Economic Analysis Considering the Social Cost of Green Remodeling

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