Homelessness food insecurity cardio health Flashcards
What does the housing crisis stem from in Canada?
the federal, provincial and territorial governments’’ decision to cut funding and cancel programs for new social housing
When did the federal government transfer responsibiility for housing programs to the provinces and territories?
1996
What is the Canada mortgage and housing corporation (CMHC)?
generates profit in the hundreds of millions in its mortgage-insurance program
What was the results of the rental housing?
- vacancy rates for affordable units extremely low
- rent increasing, increases number of evictions
- accessible units that are affordable is more scarce
Who does the housing crisis effects socio-economically?
- immigrants
- seniors
- non-couples
- single mothers
What is the difference between unacceptable housing and core housing needs?
UH - do not meet at least one standard of adequacy, suitability and affordability
CHN - unacceptable housing and household would have to spend 30% or more of their gross income
What is unaffordable housing?
30% or more of gross household income spent on shelter costs
How does homelessness affect people’s wellbeing?
- reduces life expectancy
- increases existing mental health conditions
- negatively impacts chances of employment
- negatively affects relationships
How does homelessness affect indigenous peoples?
- disproportionally impacts them
- quality issue with house and environment (drinking water, access to services)
- overcrowding
- in cities and towns, they face poverty and discrimination
How does homelessness impact women and children?
- single women are the poorest in Canada
- negative risks for child development
- child’s impact: behavior, schooling, health, emotional
What is housing first?
a recovery-oriented approach to ending
homelessness
- centers on quickly moving people into permeant housing
What is food insecurity?
inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty that one will be able to do so
What is household food insecurity linked to?
- financial ability
- unhealthy eating
- dietary deficiencies/ unhealthy eating habits
What were some times in Canadian history where there were food insecurity?
- immediately prior to the first world war
- the great depression
- on the rise in the 1980’s (when food banks opened)
What are some ways the stop the food insecurity?
- free or subsidized food
- food banks/ drives
- small scale food preparations’ and food shopping skills workshops
