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SynthesisBMC public health2024

The impact of housing prices on residents' health: a systematic review.

Ashmita Grewal, Kirk J Hepburn, Scott A Lear, Marina Adshade, Kiffer G Card

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Synthesis in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Gentrification, measures of neighborhood change, and infant mortality in Michigan.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026
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  2. Dietitians as System Builders: Advancing Equity, Sustainability and Health in Community Nutrition and Primary Care.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ashmita GrewalFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, 8888 University Dr. , Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada. ashmita_grewal@sfu.ca.
Kirk J HepburnFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, 8888 University Dr. , Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.
Scott A LearFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, 8888 University Dr. , Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.
Marina AdshadeVancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Kiffer G CardFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, 8888 University Dr. , Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRising housing prices are becoming a top public health priority and are an emerging concern for policy makers and community leaders. This report reviews and synthesizes evidence examining the association between changes in housing price and health outcomes.

methodsWe conducted a systematic literature review by searching the SCOPUS and PubMed databases for keywords related to housing price and health. Articles were screened by two reviewers for eligibility, which restricted inclusion to original research articles measuring changes in housing prices and health outcomes, published prior to June 31st, 2022.

resultsAmong 23 eligible studies, we found that changes in housing prices were heterogeneously associated with physical and mental health outcomes, with multiple mechanisms contributing to both positive and negative health outcomes. Income-level and home-ownership status were identified as key moderators, with lower-income individuals and renters experience negative health consequences from rising housing prices. This may have resulted from increased stress and financial strain among these groups. Meanwhile, the economic benefits of rising housing prices were seen to support health for higher-income individuals and homeowners - potentially due to increased wealth or perception of wealth.

conclusionsBased on the associations identified in this review, it appears that potential gains to health associated with rising housing prices are inequitably distributed. Housing policies should consider the health inequities born by renters and low-income individuals. Further research should explore mechanisms and interventions to reduce uneven economic impacts on health.

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HousingHumansEconomic stressHealthHousing priceSocial determinants of healthWell-being

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PMID38561729
PMCPMC10983630

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