Poor Housing Hurts Kids' Schooling, Study Finds
Update: 2025-12-18
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A new study uncovers a strong connection between poor housing conditions and childrens educational outcomes. Researchers from University College London and City St Georges, University of London, found that children living in overcrowded or damp homes miss an average of three additional weeks of school and perform worse on exams. Poor housing leads to health issues, less study space, and distractions, contributing to increased absences and lower test scores. After accounting for other factors, children in lower quality housing missed fifteen point five more days of school and scored two to five percent lower on tests. These findings highlight the importance of improving housing conditions to enhance childrens health and academic performance.
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