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2. Housing is defined as "all places in which a
group of people reside and pursue their life
goals. the size of the settlement may vary
from a single family to millions of people".

3.  Shelter- The house should provide a sanitary
shelter. A house protects us from harsh
weather and wild animals.
 Family life- The house should provide a space
to lead a family life such as preparation
and storage of food, rearing of children
etc.

4.  Community life- The house should provide accessibility to
community services and facilities such as health services,
schools, shopping areas, places of worship etc.
 Social interaction- Family is part of the wider community.
Community is important to family in many ways. it can
offer help in times of need; it is an important source of
friends.

5.  Economical stability- The house also provide
economical stability. It is an investment of personal
saving of the family. It is a non-movable asset of the
family. It gives a sense of economical
empowerment.

6.  Following are basic criteria for healthful housing or
principals of housing-
 1. Healthful housing provides physical protection
and shelter.
 2. It provides adequate space for cooking, eating,
washing, and excretory functions.

7.  3. It is designed, constructed, maintained and used
in such a manner as to prevent the spread of
communicable diseases.
 4. It provides for protection from hazards of
exposure to noise and environmental pollutions.

8.  5. It is free from unsafe physical arrangements due to
construction or maintenance, and from toxic or
harmful materials
 6. It encourages personal and community
development, promotes social relationships and
promotes mental health.

9.  Site-
 (a) The site should be elevated from its
surroundings to prevent flooding during
rains
 (b) the site should have an independent
access to a street of adequate width

10.  (c) it should be away from the breeding places of
mosquitoes and flies
 (d) it should be away from nuisances such as
dust, smoke, smell, excessive noise and heavy
traffic
 (e) it should be in pleasing surroundings
preferably a green belt.

11.  Set back- There should be an open space all round
the house - this is called "set back“. It is
necessary for proper lighting and ventilation. In
rural areas it is recommended that the built-up
area should not exceed one-third of the total
area; in urban areas where land is costly, the
built-up area may be up to two-thirds.

12.  floor-
 (a) It should be impermeable so that it can be
easily washed and kept clean and dry.
 (b) The floor must be smooth and free from
cracks and crevices to prevent the breeding of
insects
 (c) The floors should be damp-proof.

13.  Walls
 (a) Walls should be reasonably strong.
 (b) Walls should not absorb and conduct the heat
 (c) Walls should be weather resistant.
 (d) Walls should not have holes of rats or snakes.
 (e) Walls should be smooth plastered and colored.

14.  Roof
 The height of the roof should not be less
than 10 feet (3 m) for proper ventilation, in
the absence of air-conditioning for
comfort. The roof should have a low heat
conductivity.

15.  Rooms
 The number of living rooms should not be less
than two, at least one of which can be closed for
security. The number and area of rooms should
be increased according to size of family, so that
the recommended floor space per person may be
made available

16.  Floor area-
 The floor area of a living room should be at least
120 sq.ft. (12 sq. m.) for occupancy by more
than one person and at least 100 sq.ft. (10 sq.
m.) for occupancy by a single person. The floor
area available in living rooms per person should
not be less than 50 sq.ft;

17.  Windows-
 every living room should be provided with
at least 2 windows, and at least one of
them should open directly on to an open
space. the windows should be placed at a
height of not more than 3 feet (1 m) above the
ground in living rooms

18.  Kitchen- Every house must have a separate
kitchen. The kitchen must be protected against
dust and smoke; adequately lighted; provided
with arrangements for storing food, fuel and
provisions; provided with water supply; provided
with a sink for washing utensils and fitted with
arrangements for proper drainage.

19.  Other facilities- Every house must have a sanitary
latrine, a separate washing and bathing area.
Garbage and refuse collection area, drinking
water facility, adequate lighting etc.

20.  House is a part of total environment of human being
and affects health and wellbeing. A strong
relationship can be established between poor
housing and respiratory infections, skin infections,
home accidents etc.

21.  Overcrowding is a health problem in human
dwellings. It may promote the spread of respiratory
infections such as tuberculosis, influenza and
diphtheria. High morbidity and mortality rates are
observed where housing conditions are substandard.

22. By – SURESH KUMAR ( Nursing Tutor )