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For low-income families, substandard housing takes toll on children
October 22, 2013 by NewsBot
A study of 2,400 children living in low-income neighborhoods links poor housing quality to an increase in emotional and behavioral problems in children and poor school performance in teens, according to a team of researchers. The findings suggest linking quality and affordability when considering housing policies.