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Chris B. Trent, MS
Off ice of Heal thy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Nat ional Environmental Just ice Conference
Apr i l 4, 2013
Advancing Healthy Housing:
A Strategy for Action
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The Genesis
Federal Healthy Homes Work Group (HHWG) initiated thedevelopment ofAdvancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy forAction
Completed under the auspices of the Presidents Task Force onEnvironmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children
The HHWG was established by HUD and its U.S. federalpartners in 2009; it meets quarterly
USDA, CDC, DOE , EPA, HHS, HUD, DOL, NIEHS, NIST
Advances healthy housing issues at the federal level using collectiveexpertise and promotes the sustainable Healthy Homes Model
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Its Worth Noting
Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action is anexample of strong federal collaboration and coordination
Launched on February 4, 2013
Primary Panel
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin
DOE Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley
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Why Target the Home?
In a Residence
69%
Outdoors8%
In a Vehicle
5%
Other IndoorLocation
11%
Bar-Restaurant2%
Office-Factory5%
Klepeis et al., 2001National Human Activity Pattern Survey
- 87% of our time isspent indoors
- 69% of that is spentin a residence
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Significance of an Unhealthy/Unsafe Home?
UnintentionalInjuries
Health Burden
Economic Burden
Graphic Credit: Lead Safe Illinois at Loyola University-Chicago
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0
5
10
15
20
25
1.1
3.6
6.0
6.8
17
23
21
Number of
housing units
(Millions)
1.1 million low-income households withone or more lead-based paint hazard
AND one or more children under agesix
3.6 million homes with one or morelead-based paint hazards AND one or
more children under age six
6 million housing units with moderate tosevere physical infrastructure problems
6.8 million housing units with radonlevels above 4 pCi/L
17 million homes with high exposureburden to indoor allergens
23 million housing units with one ormore lead-based paint hazards
FOR PERSPECTIVE: The states ofCalifornia and New York have acombined total of 21 million housingunits (US Census, 2010)
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Severe Physical Deficiencies
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2011 2009 2007
24% 23% 24%
18% 18% 17%16% 16%18%
14%
27%
25%Black
Hispanic
Elderly
Below povertylevel
Percent of Occupied Homes with Severe Physical Deficiencies(US Census Bureau, AHS)
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Other Deficiencies (e.g., holes, rodents)
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2011 2007
18% 18%16%
19%17%
13%
23%
16%
Other Deficiencies(US Census Bureau, AHS)
Black
Hispanic
Elderly
Below povertylevel
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Cockroaches and Mice
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Black Hispanic Elderly Below povertylevel
21%17%
26%
71%
13% 10%
21%17%
Presence of Cockroaches and Mice in Housing(US Census Bureau, 2011 AHS)
Cockroaches
Mice
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How Can the Strategy for Action Help?
Built on the Healthy Homes Model concept Comprehensive Holistic Multi-prong Concept View in totality Move away from one hazard-one fix approach
Prevention upstream will reduce downstream impacts ofgreater proportion Ex: $100 to caulk around windows to eliminate water
intrusion OR thousands of dollars in water damagerepairs, mold remediation and risk of medical issues
Proactive approaches here
Reduce impacts here
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Nuts and Bolts
VisionReduce the number of American homes with
residential health and safety hazards
Goals
Goal 1 - Establish Healthy Homes Recommendations
Goal 2 - Encourage Adoption of Healthy HomeRecommendations
Goal 3 - Create and Support Training and WorkforceDevelopment to Address Health Hazards inHousing
Goal 4 - Educate the Public about Healthy Homes
Goal 5 - Support Research that Informs andAdvances Healthy Housing in a Cost-Effective Manner
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Healthy Homes Characteristics
Dryness
Cleanliness
Pest Free
Safe Contaminant Free
Well Ventilated
Well Maintained
Thermally Controlled
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Priority Actions
Federal commitments toadvance the Strategyand the healthy homesmodel
Goal 2.1.5 explicitly callsout action to support
the needs ofunderservedpopulations
The entire Strategy is
geared to help allAmericans BUTespecially the vulnerableand susceptiblepopulations most at risk
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Priority Actions
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Next Steps - Implementation
Launch = Implementation =Accountability HHWG is creating a Steering Committee to guide implementation
Goal/Project teams - performance indicators will track progress
5-12-21 5 Goals - 12 Priority Actions -21 Projects
Prioritization will be essential in current fiscal climate Low hanging fruit
Revisit at least annually over next 3-5 years
Will be engaging nonfederal stakeholders as webegin to make progress on implementation.
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HUDs Interest
HUDs missionTo create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and
quality affordable homes for all.
HUD Strategic Plan: Utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life
Office of Healthy Homes advances programs to improve the health and safety related to the homeenvironment
Build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination Many of HUDs programs are inherently focused on the most vulnerable and susceptible
populations
Numerous initiatives are focused on incorporating and advancing sustainabilitywithin our programs to aid local communities Developing a Healthy Community Index
Braided into many programs are efforts to formally advance environmentaljustice initiatives Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action is one of them
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Conclusion
The Strategy for Action developed by the HHWG will help toimprove the lives of many Americans by focusing on healthand safety in the home environment
The Healthy Homes Model is a holistic sustainable model thatwill have positive impacts
We will welcome partnership with other stakeholders andencourage you to contact us
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QUESTIONS?
CONTACT INFO:
Chris B. TrentOffice of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
HUD
202-402-6295Chris.B.Trent@hud.gov
Questions?
Chris Trent
Chris.B.Trent@hud.gov202.402.6295