Abstract

+The provision of adequate housing and decent living conditions for all menmbers of the community is one of the greatest challenges facing public health workers. Continued indifference and hesitation on the part of those responsible for the health of the community to meet this challenge is inexcusable and can no longer be condoned. The failure of health officials, the group primarily responsible for the community's health status, not only to assume their responsibilities but also to provide the initiative and leadership in the solution of this problem, constitutes a threat to all other structured health services. Particularly is this true when the solution of the complex problems involving the control of chronic diseases, care of the aged, and the creation of preventive services for the young is so intimately associated with a healthful environment. The changing concepts of disease control have brought an awareness 'of the integral part played by hygienic housing in the total health services. No longer

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