ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF HOUSING CONDITION ON HOUSE RENT
BY ESV CHRISTY C. IGWE
Summary of the effect of housing conditions on house rents. Housing condition and its effect have been an issue which cannot be over emphasized,in the history condition in Nigeria. The development of decent affordable rural housing can improve the lives of those with inadequate shelter, while at the same time benefitting the local economy. There are several different methods to improve rural housing conditions: The local Government can provide public housing; the individual in need can join a self-help program to build their own housing; or private or non profits groups can develop affordable housing units. While these strategies affect the economy differently, each contributes to the economic development effect. Poor housing conditions are also associated with a wide range of health conditions are also associated with a wide range of health conditions, including respiratory infections, asthma, leg poisoning, injuries and mental. Health practitioners has the opportunity to address an important social determinant of health. Public health has long been involved in housing issues. In the 19th Health officials targeted poor sanitation, crowding and inadequate ventilation to reduce infectious disease as well as fire hazards to decrease injuries.
Today, public health departments can employ multiple strategies to improve housing such as developing and enforcing housing guidelines and codes, implementing “Healthy Homes” programmes to improve indoor environmental quality, assessing housing conditions and advocating for healthy, affordable housing. Now is the time for public health to create healthier homes by confronting substandard housing.
