Researchers at Princeton University and the Center for Economic Studies at the United States Census Bureau have discovered a link between higher rent burdens and increased mortality rates, emphasizing the negative impact of rising rents on people’s health.
The study revealed that households spending a higher percentage of their income on rent experienced higher mortality rates, with financial strain leading to reduced spending on essentials like healthcare and food.
Nick Graetz, the study’s lead author and Princeton postdoctoral research associate, said, “We were surprised by the magnitude of the relationship between costs and mortality risk.”
“It’s an especially big problem when we consider how many people are affected by rising rents. This isn’t a rare occurrence,” he continued.
“We need to create a country where quality housing is affordable to everyone,” Graetz insisted
The researchers propose solutions such as increasing access to affordable housing, legal aid, and preventing evictions to improve the health of individuals facing these challenges, while also suggesting the potential benefits of small-dollar mortgages, rent vouchers, and diversion programs.
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