What are the consequences of housing shortage in cities

"What are the consequences of housing shortage in cities?" is the 4th sub chapter of Chapter 3, Housing.

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Lack of shelter to carry out daily activitites

 * Point:
 * One of the consequences of housing shortage is a lack of shelter in which to sleep and carry out basic activities such as bathing and washing.
 * Elaborate:
 * Homeless people may find themselves in a cycle, moving back and forth between the streets and shelter for the homeless.
 * Explain:
 * Homelessness may have a negative impact on individual's health as they are exposed to the extremes of weather elements, hunger and lack of sleep. They may suffer illness such as skin infections, respiratory problems and stress disorders.
 * Evidence
 * The US Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there were 553 000 homeless people in the United States on a single night in 2018. This number represents 17 of every 10, 000 people in the US
 * Link:
 * Homelessness is a challenge faced by many who cannot afford housing or the demand for houses exceeds its supply
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 * Explain:
 * Homelessness may have a negative impact on individual's health as they are exposed to the extremes of weather elements, hunger and lack of sleep. They may suffer illness such as skin infections, respiratory problems and stress disorders.
 * Evidence
 * The US Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there were 553 000 homeless people in the United States on a single night in 2018. This number represents 17 of every 10, 000 people in the US
 * Link:
 * Homelessness is a challenge faced by many who cannot afford housing or the demand for houses exceeds its supply
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 * Homelessness is a challenge faced by many who cannot afford housing or the demand for houses exceeds its supply
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 * Homelessness is a challenge faced by many who cannot afford housing or the demand for houses exceeds its supply
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Homelessness
One consequence of housing shortage is homelessness. (also includes What is housing shortage?, Page 66 - 67).

Environmental Pollution
Environmental Pollution occurs when there is a lack of waste disposal service

There are two main types of environmental pollution mentioned in the textbook, Water pollution and Land pollution

Water Pollution
Water pollution is common in slums

Rivers near slum areas may be used for washing, garbage and sewage disposal

Contaminants from sewage can also seep into the groundwater and pollute nearby water sources such as wells

Hence, the water body can become badly polluted.

Land pollution
Land pollution is common in slums. Most slums lack a garbage disposal system, which leads to dumping of garbage in open drains and areas outside of houses.

Garbage heaps can generate a foul smell and become an eyesore.

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Low level of Health (due to poor living conditions)
People living in slums and squatter settlements often have a low level of health.

This is due to the poor living conditions.

Vulnerability
Also see What is housing shortage?