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Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children's lives

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par Hellen Gitau, Research officer, African Population and Health Research Center
Blessing Mberu, Head of Urbanisation and Wellbeing, African Population and Health Research Center, African Population and Health Research Center
Kanyiva Muindi, Associate Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
Samuel Iddi, Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center

Housing is a critical social determinant of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy housing as a shelter that supports physical, mental and social wellbeing.

The WHO has developed guidelines outlining the attributes of healthy housing. These include structural soundness, as well as access to a local community that enables social interactions.…

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