El próximo lunes 17 de noviembre tendremos un seminario impartido por Nazmi Sari (University of Saskatchewan) con el título "The effects of housing needs and affordability on health outcomes: Exploring differential impacts by history of homelessness". El seminario tendrá lugar a las 12:30 en la Sala de Juntas 1 del Edificio 2. 

Título: The effects of housing needs and affordability on health outcomes: Exploring differential impacts by history of homelessness

Abstract: Housing needs and affordability have become a global concern affecting individuals across major cities worldwide. As one of the most critical social determinants of health, lack of access to affordable housing profoundly influences the well-being of individuals and communities. Recent data indicates that more than 10% of Canadians face housing challenges. These individuals are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing homelessness and are more likely to suffer from poor health outcomes. In shaping public policy, there has been sustained research interest in understanding the adverse effects of housing needs on health outcomes. However, there appears to be limited research specifically examining these issues through the lens of previous homelessness experience. Using a unique Canadian dataset, the aim is to examine the effects of housing needs and affordability on health outcomes by history of homelessness. I use data from multiple cycles of the Canadian Housing Survey. However, the analysis will center on the most recent cycle that offers comprehensive information on homelessness experience. Preliminary analysis indicates that individuals experiencing housing needs are significantly less likely to report positive health outcomes. A high housing cost burden also reduces the likelihood of reporting good health. Consisted with expectations, prior homelessness appears to compound the adverse effects of housing needs and affordability suggesting an additional vulnerability among this population group. While these results support a strong association between housing conditions and health, our ongoing work aims to address potential endogeneity of homelessness and housing needs.