By: Rhitu Chatterjee
Children experiencing housing insecurity, especially in early childhood, are more likely to suffer from poorer health outcomes in adolescence, according to a recent study in Pediatrics. The longitudinal research found that even temporary periods of housing instability, such as homelessness or difficulty paying rent, correlated with higher levels of depression and anxiety among teens. This underscores the critical need for early intervention and support from pediatricians to mitigate these long-term health impacts.
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