The UK is facing a crisis in health equity with stagnant life expectancy, increasing health inequalities, and poor reported health for the poorer half of the population. The UCL Institute of Health Equity highlights the role of housing in this crisis, emphasizing affordability, quality, and supply as key factors affecting health. Income growth in the UK has lagged behind other European countries, leading to unaffordable housing prices and a rise in private sector renting. Poor housing quality, including dampness and lack of energy efficiency, contributes to health issues, particularly respiratory conditions. National action is needed to address these housing-related health inequalities.
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Poor quality housing is harming our health
