NIH R01 · 2025
Housing instability (e.g., difficulties paying rent, eviction) is a significant public policy and public health issue in the U.S., and is associated with 60-70% higher rates of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). One contributor to housing instability experiences such as eviction is a sudden economic shock (e.g., car breakdown) that can have cascading effects resulting in the nonpayment of rent. Recognizing this link, the state of Illinois’ Homeless Prevention Program provides short-term housing assistance (5 months of rental assistance + utilities) to families who are currently housed but who experience an economic shock outside of their control. However, the community organization that…
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