Why “Better Health Through Housing” is the Future of Healthcare
For too long, the healthcare system has focused narrowly on treating illness within the four walls of a clinic or hospital. Today, a revolutionary movement known as Better Health Through Housing is fundamentally changing this approach, recognizing that a stable home is the foundational bedrock for physical and mental well-being. This model is more than a social program; it is a smart, effective, and evidence-based healthcare strategy that targets the root causes of poor health and dramatically reduces system costs.
Housing as a Critical Social Determinant of Health (SDOH)
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have explicitly identified housing. As one of the most critical Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). This concept means that factors outside of clinical care—like where a person lives, learns, works, and ages—are the primary drivers of health outcomes.
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