Does rental accelerate biological aging? New study sparks debate on housing policy

Study: Are housing circumstances associated with faster epigenetic ageing?. Image Credit: ADragan / Shutterstock

The biological impact of renting, as opposed to owner occupation, is almost double that of unemployment. against having paid employment, the results suggest. Fortunately, these effects are reversible, highlighting the importance of housing policy in improving health, the researchers say. Many aspects of housing are associated with physical and mental health, including cold, mold, overcrowding, …

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