Publications:
Increasing Access to Healthy Food and Exercise in Public Housing Communities: Examples from Public Housing Primary Care Grantees
The National Center for Health in Public Housing convened two learning collaboratives in 2018–2019 comprised of Public Housing Primary Care Grantees to explore strategies and programs that increased access to healthy food, exercise, and weight control models. Approximately 15 participants discussed ways to manage diabetes and obesity through programs that address education and support, nutrition, and physical activity. Findings from those discussions are summarized in this report.
Diabetes and Seasonal Influenza (Flu) During COVID-19: Protect Yourself!
This infographic by NCHPH addresses the importance of influenza (flu) prevention among public housing residents with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Determinants of Health for Public Housing Residents: Diabetes
Diabetes is not only more prevalent among public housing residents, but also more severe. Community assets, such as healthy food outlets and safe places to engage in physical activity, can determine diet and exercise, and in turn, obesity, and diabetes rates. This publication by NCHPH explains the prevalence of diabetes in public housing.
Social Determinants of Health for Public Housing Residents: Access to Healthy Food
Areas with insufficient access to fresh food, called food deserts, frequently include neighborhoods with public housing developments. Low-income neighborhoods often lack full-service grocery stores and farmers’ markets where residents can buy a variety of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and low-fat foods. This publication by NCHPH explains the importance of public housing residents having access to healthy food.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
In this blog, NCHPH discusses how various social determinants of health can affect persons living with diabetes, in addition to best practices taken to address these social determinants of health.