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Neighbourhood Renewal and Health: Evidence from a Local Case Study

Blackman, T.; Harvey, J.; Lawrence, J; Simon, A.

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Authors

T. Blackman

J. Harvey

J Lawrence

A. Simon



Abstract

This article presents findings from a before-and-after study of the effects of neighbourhood renewal on residents' health. Survey data were analysed using multivariate logistic regression. Before the renewal programme, damp and draughts had significant independent effects on respiratory health problems. Draughts and perceived community safety were associated with mental health problems. Children's mental health was associated with parental mental health. Following the renewal work, improvements occurred in both adults' and children's mental health, and smoking declined sharply. Respiratory health did not improve and there was no change in use of health services. Neighbourhood renewal in deprived areas can have an important role in improving community health.

Citation

Blackman, T., Harvey, J., Lawrence, J., & Simon, A. (2001). Neighbourhood Renewal and Health: Evidence from a Local Case Study. Health & Place, 7(2), 93-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1353-8292%2801%2900003-x

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2001
Deposit Date Feb 19, 2008
Publicly Available Date Jul 9, 2009
Journal Health & Place
Print ISSN 1353-8292
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 7
Issue 2
Pages 93-103
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/s1353-8292%2801%2900003-x
Keywords Housing, Renewal, Mental health, Respiratory health.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1601862

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