Housing Insecurity, Incident Geriatric Conditions, and Mortality in Community-Living Older Persons

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Housing insecurity is a significant social determinant of health, particularly affecting older adults living in the community.
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Over one-third of community-living older adults in the US experience housing insecurity, leading to adverse health outcomes.
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Older adults face increased health care costs, making housing affordability critical for their overall health and well-being.
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The study evaluates the impact of poor housing affordability, quality, and neighborhood conditions on geriatric health and mortality.
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Findings may inform public health and housing policy interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for aging populations.

Jama Network Open

by Yi Wang, Kendra Davis-Plourde, Brent Vander Wyk, Lucero G. Paredes, Thomas M. Gill, Robert D. Becher
May 1, 2026

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