Western University links neighbourhoods, housing issues to heart health

The findings make a case for considering a broader approach to addressing how healthcare and affordable housing are affecting heart health. The study shows how living in neighborhoods with adequate housing, park space and accessible community health centres can significantly improve heart health. The study’s author suggests feeling like an integral part of a neighbourhood can result in better heart health. The study also analyzed data from neighbourhoods with marginalized and immigrant populations, showing individuals with scarce material resources, limited community support and high stress had lower odds of achieving ideal heart health. It was also found that individuals with immigrant status, women and those with no history of illicit drug use had higher odds of having good cardiovascular health. The findings make a case for considering a broader approach to addressing how healthcare and affordable housing are affecting heart health. The study shows how living in neighborhoods with adequate housing, park space and accessible community health centres can significantly improve heart health. The study’s author suggests feeling like an integral part of a neighbourhood can result in better heart health. The study also analyzed data from neighbourhoods with marginalized and immigrant populations, showing individuals with scarce material resources, limited community support and high life stress had lower odds of achieving ideal heart health. It was also found that individuals with immigrant status, women and those with no history of illicit drug use had higher odds of having good cardiovascular health.