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Neighborhood Physical Conditions and Health

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We explored the relationship between boarded-up housing and rates of gonorrhea and premature mortality. METHODS: In this ecological study of 107 US cities, we developed several models predicting rates of gonorrhea and premature death before age 65 from all causes and from specific causes. We controlled for race, poverty, education, population change, and health insurance coverage. RESULTS: Boarded-up housing remained a predictor of gonorrhea rates, all-cause premature mortality, and premature mortality due to malignant neoplasms, diabetes, homicide, and suicide after control for sociodemographic factors. CONCLUSIONS: Boarded-up housing may be related to mortality risk because of its potential adverse impact on social relationships and opportunities to engage in healthful behaviors. Neighborhood physical conditions deserve further consideration as a potential global factor influencing health and well-being.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.93.3.467

Authors: Deborah A. Cohen, Karen Mason, Ariane Bedimo, Richard Scribner, Victoria Basolo, Thomas A. Farley

Institutions: Tulane University, RAND Corporation, University of California, Irvine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2120222223

FWCI: 14.23

Cites: 37

Cited by: 370

Related to: 10