A Research Note on the Prevalence of Housing Eviction Among Children Born in U.S. Cities.
Demography
; 56(1): 391-404, 2019 02.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30484162
ABSTRACT
A growing body of research suggests that housing eviction is more common than previously recognized and may play an important role in the reproduction of poverty. The proportion of children affected by housing eviction, however, remains largely unknown. We estimate that one in seven children born in large U.S. cities in 1998-2000 experienced at least one eviction for nonpayment of rent or mortgage between birth and age 15. Rates of eviction were substantial across all cities and demographic groups studied, but children from disadvantaged backgrounds were most likely to experience eviction. Among those born into deep poverty, we estimate that approximately one in four were evicted by age 15. Given prior evidence that forced moves have negative consequences for children, we conclude that the high prevalence and social stratification of housing eviction are sufficient to play an important role in the reproduction of poverty and warrant greater policy attention.
Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Población Urbana
/
Personas con Mala Vivienda
/
Poblaciones Vulnerables
/
Vivienda
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adolescent
/
Child
/
Child, preschool
/
Humans
/
Infant
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Demography
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos