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  11. Homeownership Matters: Impact Of Homeownership On The Prevalence Of Chronic Health Conditions In The United States

Homeownership Matters: Impact of Homeownership on the Prevalence of Chronic Health Conditions in the United States

Shams Rahman1, David Steeb2

  • 1College of Global Population Health, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, 1 Pharmacy Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 (shams.rahman@uhsp.edu).

Preventing Chronic Disease
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View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Homeownership is linked to a lower prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Public health strategies should consider housing interventions to improve overall population health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Homeownership is a significant factor in socioeconomic stability and overall well-being.
  • Understanding the relationship between housing status and chronic disease prevalence is crucial for public health policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between homeownership and the prevalence of common chronic health conditions in the U.S.
  • To determine if homeownership can predict the likelihood of developing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, cancer, coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and kidney disease.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from 401,958 participants.
  • Employed logistic regression analysis, adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic factors.
  • Calculated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the strength of associations.

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Main Results:

  • Homeowners generally exhibited lower prevalence of chronic conditions compared to renters, particularly those aged 45-64.
  • Renters had significantly higher odds of reporting conditions including CHD (OR=1.39), diabetes (OR=1.27), asthma (OR=1.29), stroke (OR=1.89), and kidney disease (OR=1.59) after adjustments.
  • Homeownership rates were influenced by age, marital status, education, and income, with higher odds observed in older adults and non-Hispanic White individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Homeownership serves as a predictive indicator for the prevalence of several chronic health conditions.
  • Housing-related interventions should be integrated into public health initiatives to enhance population health outcomes.