92 Pages
by Routledge

92 Pages
by Routledge

92 Pages
by Routledge

Housing is a social determinant of health and this book aims to provide a concise source of the theory and evidence on safe and healthy housing to inform students, academics, public and environmental health practitioners, and policy-makers, nationally and internationally. The book reviews the functions of housing and its relationship with the health and well-being of residents. It examines the... Read more

0 Prelims



1 Introduction



2 Aspects of a Dwelling



3 Functions of the Dwelling



4 Research and Evidence



5 Standards and Guidelines



6 Inspections and Assessments



7 Conclusions and Perspectives

Biography

Stephen Battersby, MBE, is an environmental health practitioner, independent consultant, and advisor.



Véronique Ezratty, MD, is a medical doctor and an environmental health risk assessor at the Service des Etudes Médicales (SEM) of Electricité de France (EDF), Paris, France.



David Ormandy is a visiting academic specialising in housing and health, and is attached to Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, UK.