Renters have higher stress than home owners

Renters experience higher levels of harmful stress chemicals in their blood than those who own their home, a study from the Institute for Social and Economic Research suggests. Researchers looking at the health impacts of insecure or low quality housing suggest that renting privately could be harmful to the health and argue this should be considered when developing housing policies. The study also revealed that those living in flats had higher levels of a biological marker known as C-reactive protein (CRP) than those living in detached properties. CRP is a chemical found at elevated levels in the blood in response to stress, injury and infection .

The Independent (14/01/2019)    The Daily Telegraph (14/01/2019)