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Closing the gap: 10 Years of Housing for Health in NSW - An evaluation of a healthy housing intervention

Author: NSW DoH
Year: 2010
Type: Report

Abstract:

Reports on the success of a 10-year health and safety focussed repair and maintenance program in Aboriginal community housing in NSW. Results show health benefits for the residents of houses which were part of the program, including reduced rates of infectious diseases, reduced long term chronic disease, education and health promotion opportunities, and bridge/network building.

Further Details

Author NSW Department of Health, Aboriginal Environmental Health Unit
Publish Location North Sydney
Research Notes Electronic copy added 26/07/2013
Keywords healthNew South WalesAboriginal Environmental HealthMaintenancecommunity housinghealth benefits

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