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Table 1 Pathways from housing improvements to health conditions

From: Can housing improvements cure or prevent the onset of health conditions over time in deprived areas?

Health condition

Housing risk factors

Associated housing conditions

Relevant housing improvements

Respiratory health

Damp and mould.

Thermal efficiency

Fabric works

Cold.

Weatherproofing

Central heating

Overcrowding

Ventilation

Kitchens & bathrooms

Circulatory conditions

Cold.

Thermal efficiency

Fabric works.

Heating affordability and functioning.

Central heating.

Digestive health

High-blood pressure.

Standard of food storage, preparation and cooking facilities.

Kitchens and bathrooms.

Unhealthy diet.

Allergies & skin conditions

Dust mites.

Thermal efficiency

Fabric works

Damp and mould.

Weatherproofing

Central heating

Infestations.

Heating affordability and functioning.

Kitchens & bathrooms

Soft furnishings.

Cleaning.

Quality of work and floor surfaces.

Temperature and humidity.

Headaches and migraines

Stress.

External quality and appearance.

Fabric works

Anxiety.

Central heating

Depression.

Damp and mould

Kitchens and bathrooms

Fuel poverty

Overcrowding

New front door

Concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour

Mental health

Stress.

External quality and appearance.

Fabric works

Anxiety.

Central heating

Depression.

Damp and mould

Kitchens and bathrooms

Fuel poverty

Overcrowding

New front door

Concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour