The Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University conducted a lead abatement (repair and maintenance) study in Baltimore, Maryland of low-income housing units. The goal of the study was to determine the effectiveness of different levels of low-cost lead abatement practices in reducing childre...
By Sarah Spangler Rhine, Published on 01/01/09Sarah Spangler RhineU.md.l.j.race Religion Gender & ClassRhine, S. S. (2010). Criminalization of Housing: A Revolving Door that Results in Boarded Up Doors in Low-Income Neighborhoods in Baltimore, Maryland. University of Maryland Law Journal...
They had to leave the apartment they loved and look for senior low-income housing. They applied for help at their local HUD office or county aging departments. We hated to see them go but they were very happy when they found an apartment they could afford and liked....
A total of 46 eligible men participated in seven focus group discussions conducted at locations operated by three collaborating community-based organizations (CBOs) in Los Angeles and a mission that provides shelter, housing, food, recovery, and other services to those in need. One CBO provides a...
The results may be most generalizable to other cities with a similar history of manufacturing job loss and resultant population decline, such as Baltimore, Maryland, or Detroit, Michigan. However, any city with low-income homeowners who lack access to home equity or other funds with which to ...
In addition, this study was limited to low-income older adults in Baltimore, Maryland, and the sample was predominantly black women, which may limit generalizability. However, few studies of geriatric models have been conducted among low-income older adults and with a predominantly black sample. ...
Reaching Low-Income, Uninsured Children: Are Medicaid and SCHIP Doing the Job? Overview Research indicates that children are healthier when they get medical care. Health insurance improves access to these services. Congress has shown an on-going ...
The Old Line State takes aim at income: Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City have income taxes ranging from 1.75% to 3.20% of taxable income — on top of the state’s take. Maryland’s real estate taxes are middle-of-the-road and sales tax a low 6% state levy. ...
It is also possible that consequences of urbanization such as overcrowded housing, lack of green space, widened inequalities,37,38 and low social cohesion18 might affect the association between mental health and disease, but this requires further study. Similarly, the stronger associations between ...
For instance, one patient might consider stable housing and access to fresh vegetables the most important steps toward reaching his health goal, while another patient might describe needing something fun to motivate her to be healthy. These individualized goals became the basis for tailored action ...