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"Improved housing conditions can save lives, reduce disease and improve the quality of life. People living in safe, healthy homes have a stronger foundation for reducing poverty and mitigating climate change, thus contributing to sustainable development." #HomeEqualsHealth
If housing improvements took place at a massive scale in informal settlements worldwide... 📈 Life expectancy could increase by up to 4%, adding 2.4 years of life on average. ❤️🩹 More than 730,000 preventable deaths could be avoided annually. #HomeEqualsHealth #WorldHealthDay
#HomeEqualsHealth 🏥 Equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements can: - Increase life expectancy up to 4% around the world. - Prevent more than 730,000 deaths annually. In this way, policies that improve housing in informal settlements are literally lifesaving.
Last year, we launched #HomeEquals, our global advocacy campaign working to help 15 million people in informal settlements improve the places they call home. Together, we are changing the equation so #HomeEqualsHealth & #HomeEqualsSafety. Learn more in our FY2023 annual report:
Adequate housing is a critical component of economic growth and development. Access to secure and affordable housing enables families to invest in education, health, and entrepreneurship, creating a foundation for economic prosperity. ❤️🩹 #HomeEqualsHealth 🏘️ #HomeEqualsSecurity
#HomeEqualsHealth 🏥 Equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements can: - Increase life expectancy up to 4% around the world. - Prevent more than 730,000 deaths annually. In this way, policies that improve housing in informal settlements are literally lifesaving.