Housing's impact on health goes beyond the need for a roof over one's head. Severe housing problems, such as overcrowding, high housing costs, or lack of plumbing or kitchen facilities, contribute to poor health outcomes ranging from asthma to heart disease. Michelle Kennedy, Greensboro's neighborhood development director, discusses policies to improve housing quality in North Carolina.
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