Effects of cold, cramped and damp homes laid out in reportThe longer children spend in poor housing, the worse their wellbeing, according to ESRI report. Photo: GettyThe longer children spend in poor housing, the worse their well-being, according to ESRI report. Inadequate housing was defined as homes that could be too cold, too small or too damp. Mothers who live in inadequate housing reported worse mental health, including symptoms of depression, worse physical health and worse social well-being. The report said families who spent longer in social housing “experience inadequate housing across indicators of suitability, physical housing quality and neighbourhood conditions”.

Source: Irish Independent May 30, 2024 14:29 UTC