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Ending the separation of housing and health
20 February 2019
More than just another good idea
In an insightful lecture, Chief Scientist at the National Center for Healthy Housing, David E Jacobs, discussed the divide between health and housing policy.
About the speaker
David E Jacobs
David E Jacobs, PhD, CIH is currently Chief Scientist at the National Center for Healthy Housing, where he directs the US Collaborating Center for Healthy Housing Research and Training for the World Health Organization.
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