Housing Accommodation And Controls Flashcards
What is housing?
The physical structure that people use for shelter and the environs of that structure including all necessary services, facilities, equipment and devices needed and desired for the physical and mental heath and social well being of the individual.
How does housing influence health?
Poor sanitation, crowding, inadequate ventilation.
What are some housing types needed by the community?
Residential, business, education, holiday, emergency.
What are the different types of accommodation?
Long term, medium term and short term.
What are some examples of long term accommodation?
Residential.
What is an example of medium term accommodation?
Educational.
What are some examples of short term accommodation?
Hotels, business trips, holiday, emergency.
What increases the risk of disease due to overcrowding?
Unhygienic living conditions, unventilated rooms, contaminated water, poor sewage and waste disposal
What are some communicable diseases that will be spread due to overcrowding?
Meningitis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, skin and hair infections, ringworm, scabies, lice, hepatitis A, gastroenteritis, respiratory diseases, foodbourne diseases.
What causes food borne diseases?
Unhygienic food preparation, storage and handling
What are some accidents that may happen?
Fire, trip and fall hazards, sick building syndrome
What causes increased accidents?
Poor ly designed constructed and maintained housing.
What are some potential mental health problems?
Depression, stress, anxiety
What causes mental health issues?
Poor noise insulation, poor bathing and cooking facilities, poor surrounding, overcrowding and shared use of eating, sleeping and living areas.
Why does location matter?
To avoid noise and air pollution.
To avoid areas with lack of safe play areas, large distances from shops, community facilities and public transport