There is lots of evidence linking housing situations to negative health outcomes, including a recent paper showing faster epigenetic ageing among private renters. However, work by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation emphasises the importance of not just highlighting the negative effects of poor housing but also the positive effects of good housing to maximise support for housing policy changes among policy makers and the public. In light of this I will briefly outline the recent findings regarding epigenetic ageing before discussing how housing can contribute to good health with reference to Antonovsky’s work on Salutogenesis (the origins of good health) and Sense of Coherence. I will then discuss what this might mean for research on housing and health going forward.
Presented by:
Dr Amy Clair (University of Adelaide)
Date & time:
6 Dec 2023 12:30 pm - 6 Dec 2023 13:30 pm
Venue:
2N2.4.16 If you would like to attend the seminar online, please contact the seminar series organisers for the zoom link at iserseminars@essex.ac.uk.
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