Access to Healthy Food and Exercise in Public Housing Communities
Public housing residents face the challenge of living in communities with poor access to healthy foods and safe places to exercise. Addressing access to healthy food and improving diet and exercise are critical components in improving the health of public housing residents. This report provides examples of Public Housing Primary Care Grantee strategies and programs that have increased access to healthy food, exercise and weight control models for public housing residents.
Diabetes and Seasonal Influenza (Flu) During COVID-19: Protect Yourself!
This infographic by NCHPH addresses the importance of influenza (flu) prevention among public housing residents with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding Healthy Food: The Effects of ‘Food Deserts’ on Public Housing Residents Living with Diabetes
This blog post discusses how food deserts can have an adverse effect on public housing residents with diabetes.
Social Determinants of Health: Diabetes
Diabetes is not only more prevalent among public housing residents, it is also more severe. Community assets, such as healthy food outlets and safe places to engage in physical activity, can determine diet and exercise, and in turn, obesity and diabetes rates. This publication by NCHPH explains the prevalence of diabetes in public housing.
Social Determinants of Health for Public Housing Residents: Access to Healthy Food
Public housing residents face the challenge of living in communities with poor access to healthy foods and safe places to exercise. Addressing access to healthy food and improving diet and exercise are critical components in improving the health of public housing residents. This report provides examples of Public Housing Primary Care Grantee strategies and programs that have increased access to healthy food, exercise and weight control models for public housing residents.