A new report published by Friends of the Earth & the Marmot Review Team shows that cold homes increase the risk of illnesses in children and young people.
The report by Professor Sir Michael Marmot was carried out on behalf of Friends of the Earth. Key findings include:
- In England, at least 1.3 million children live in homes so cold they are officially health hazards.
- Children in these cold homes are twice as likely to develop asthma, while teenagers are more likely to develop mental health problems.
- Cold homes can also affect children’s educational achievements.
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Source: Friends of the Earth
Report PDF is available here
