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© 2 0 1 2 P R E S I D E N T A N D F E L L O W S O F H A R VA R D C O L L E G E
Healthy Home Behaviors Among U.S. Households:
Perception Versus Reality
Mariel Wolfson
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Nearly One in Four Householders Expressed Concern About Healthy Home Problems or Risks
5%4%
9%
6%
21%56%
Major concern(s) or problems
Moderate concern(s)
Some minor concern(s)
Suspect health issues and/or risks
Unsure
This has not been an issue.
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Share with Moderate or Major Concern: 9%
Share Expressing Any Concern: 24%
Notes: Sample size is 2,249. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Are people concerned about these issues?
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Who is concerned about healthy housing?
• Variables we considered…– Presence of Children– Minority status– Income (High/Low)– College Educated– Sex– Marital status
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Households with Children, Minorities, College Graduates, High Income Households More Likely to Have Concerns
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1915 16 17 15 14 15
1317 14 9
9 10 9
32 32 3027
24 24 24
Major/Moderate Concern Minor Concern
Who is concerned….?
Notes: Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “ (*) Indicates no significant difference of proportions according to Chi-square test.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households (Percent)
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Households with Children, Minorities, College Graduates, High Income Households More Likely to Have Concerns
One or more Children
Minority College Graduate
High Income (>$100K)
Female* Married*0
1020304050607080
47
21
48
28
50
74
34
15
42
22
48
72
Expressed Healthy Housing Concerns All Survey Respondents
Option 2: Who is concerned….?
Notes: Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “ (*) Indicates no significant difference of proportions according to Chi-square test.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households (Percent)
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Two Main Categories of Healthy Home Issues
• Basic– Safety of the neighborhood– Accessibility in or around the home– Safety or comfort of the physical structure– Other basic safety issues (pests, child-safety)
• ‘Invisible’– Indoor air quality– Harmful materials/ chemicals in the home– Water quality– Other indoor issues (Too much noise, too little sunlight,
etc.)
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Any 'Basic' Issue Any 'Invisible' Issues0
20
40
60
80
100
45
87
1120
Share among Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns
Among All Households Surveyed (including those with no issues)
More than 4 out of 5 Concerned Homeowner Specified one or more ‘Invisible’ Concerns
Notes: Sample size is 529. Households that expressed some basic level of healthy housing interest/concern were asked, “Which general category(ies) best describes your concern about the impact of your home on your household’s health? “ Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Selecting Healthy Housing Concerns (Percent)
In general, what are they concerned about?
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Invisible Concerns Topped List Among Homeowners interested in ‘Healthy Housing’
Other
Other indoor issues (light, noise)
Safety of the neighborhood
Other basic safety issues
Accessibility
Safety or comfort of structure
Harmful materials/ chemicals
Water quality
Indoor air quality
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
3%
17%
19%
22%
24%
27%
29%
36%
69%
Notes: Sample size is 529. Households that expressed some basic level of healthy housing interest/concern were asked, “Which general category(ies) best describes your concern about the impact of your home on your household’s health? “ In total, 87 percent of households expressed one or more concerns about ‘invisible’ healthy housing issues.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Expressing Concern (Percent)
In general, what are they concerned about?
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1 Issues 2 Issues 3 Issues 4 Issues0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50% 44%
25%
13%
5%10%
6% 3% 1%
Share of Concerned HouseholdsShare of All Households Surveyed (including those with no issues)
More than 4 out of 5 Owners worried about ‘Healthy Housing’ Identified one or more ‘Invisible’ Concerns
Notes: Sample size is 529. Households that expressed some basic level of healthy housing interest/concern were asked, “Which general category(ies) best describes your concern about the impact of your home on your household’s health? “Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Selecting ‘Invisible’ Healthy Housing Concerns (Percent)
In general, what are they concerned about?
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Top ‘Invisible’ Healthy Housing Concerns
Excessive illumination coming from outdoorsNoise issues within the home
Lead paintInsufficient natural light
Asbestos insulation Excessive outdoor noise(s)
OtherChemicals from interior furnishings
Chemicals from the building/structure itselfExcessive dryness of air
Radon gas in the homeLack of sufficient ventilation
Air pollution from indoor cooking/heatingOutdoor pollution surrounding the home
Water quality/purity issuesDampness or moisture issues
Managing household dust and/or pet dander
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
3%
3%
4%
6%
6%
7%
7%
9%
9%
12%
14%
15%
18%
22%
25%
36%
47%
Notes: Sample size is 465. Households that expressed some basic interest in ‘invisible’ healthy housing issues were asked, “Among the healthy home issues that concern your household, please select up to three of them that generate the most concern.“Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Issues that Generated the Most Concern For Households Expressing ‘Invisible’ Healthy Housing Concerns (Share)
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Closer Look at ‘Invisible’ Healthy HomeConcerns: Indoor Air Pollution
0102030405060708090
8569
5951
44 43 4331
Very OR somewhat Concerned Unsure / Confused
Notes: Sample size is 465. Households that expressed some basic interest in ‘invisible’ healthy housing issues were asked, “Of the following healthy home issues, how would you rate your level of concern/interest over the past few years regarding your current home?“Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owners Rating Specific Indoor Air Pollution Issues as a source of their Invisible Healthy Housing Concern(s) (Percent)
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Closer Look at ‘Invisible’ Healthy HomeConcerns: Indoor Environmental Health
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
60
39 39 36 31
Very OR somewhat Concerned Unsure / Confused
Notes: Sample size is 465. Households that expressed some basic interest in ‘invisible’ healthy housing issues were asked, “Of the following healthy home issues, how would you rate your level of concern/interest over the past few years regarding your current home?“Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owners Rating Specific Indoor Environmental Health Issues as a source of their Invisible Healthy Housing Concern(s) (Percent)
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Closer Look at ‘Invisible’ Healthy HomeConcerns: House Site / Location
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
6053
43 39 3931
Very OR somewhat Concerned Unsure / Confused
Notes: Sample size is 465. Households that expressed some basic interest in ‘invisible’ healthy housing issues were asked, “Of the following healthy home issues, how would you rate your level of concern/interest over the past few years regarding your current home?“Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owners Rating Specific House Site / Location Issues as a source of their Invisible Healthy Housing Concern(s) (Percent)
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Profile of Households Specifically Concerned about “Invisible’ Healthy Housing Issues
• Among those who expressed some baseline ‘healthy housing concern…
• White households, females, college educated, more likely to express ‘invisible’ concerns
• Income, marital status, presence of children had no measurable effect on specific type of interest
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Presence of Children was A Major Factor Driving up Healthy Home Concerns
Does Not Have Children Has Children0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
7%13%
12%
19%19%
32%Minor concerns Major/Moderate Concern
Notes: Sample size is 2,129. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “ Chi-square test for association significant at p<0.001 level.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
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Minority Status was Also a Factor Associated with More Healthy Housing Concerns
White, Not Hispanic Non-White0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
8%
17%
14%
15%22%
32%Minor concern Major/Moderate Concern
Notes: Sample size is 2,231. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “ Chi-square test for association significant at p<0.001 level.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
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High Income Households Also More Likely to be Concerned
Not High Income High Income0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
8%14%
19%
22%22%
30%Minor concern Major/Moderate Concern
Notes: Sample size is 2,231. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “Chi-square test for association significant at p<0.001 level.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
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College Educated Households Had Somewhat higher Rate of Concern
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
Not a College Graduate College Graduate0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
9% 9%
13%17%
21%
27%
Minor concern Major/Moderate Concern
Notes: Sample size is 2,231. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “Chi-square test for association significant at p<0.01 level.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
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Presence of Children and Minority Status were Both Associated with Healthy Housing Concerns
Does Not Have
Children
Has Children
Does Not Have
Children
Has Children
White/Non-Minority Minority
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
This has not been an issue.
Unsure
Minor concerns, or suspect health issues and/or risks
Moderate concern(s)
Major concern(s) or problems
Notes: Sample size is 2,129. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
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Under $20K $20K to $99K $100K or More0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
This has not been an issue.
Unsure
Minor concerns, or suspect health issues and/or risks
Moderate concern(s)
Major concern(s) or problems
Notes: Sample size is 1,989. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
High Income and Very Low Income Homeowners Expressed More Healthy Housing Concerns
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
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Under $20K
$20K to $99K
$100K or More
Under $20K
$20K to $99K
$100K or More
Does Not Have Children Has Children
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
This has not been an issue.
Unsure
Minor concerns, or suspect health is-sues and/or risks
Moderate concern(s)
Major concern(s) or problems
Notes: Sample size is 1,989. Households were asked, “In the past few years, how concerned have you been about your current home negatively affecting your or another occupant’s health? “Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
High and Low Income Homeowners, Especially with Children, had More Healthy Housing Concerns
Share of Owner Households Expressing Healthy Home Concerns (Percent)
Who is concerned….?
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Profile Of Households Expressing Any Level of Concern
Share of Households (Percent)
ConcernedNot
ConcernedAll Households in the Survey
Married 74 72 72
One or more Children 47 30 34
Minority 21 14 15
College Graduate 48 41 42
Female 50 47 48
High Income (>$100K) 28 20 22
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Most Owners Expressed Concern About 1-2 ‘Invisible’ Issues; Many also Expressed Basic Safety Concerns
Notes: Sample size is 529. Households that expressed some basic level of healthy housing interest/concern were asked, “Which general category(ies) best describes your concern about the impact of your home on your household’s health? “ In total, 87 percent of households expressed one or more concerns about ‘invisible’ healthy housing issues.Source: JCHS tabulations of Healthy Home Owner Survey, The Farnsworth Group.
Distribution of Owner Households Expressing Invisible ‘Healthy Housing’ Concerns (Share)
None One Issue 2 Issues 3 Issues 4 IssuesNumber of Invisible Concerns
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%Expressed Basic Concern No Basic Safety Concerns