The 'over-crowding' in housing is measured by the standard of cubic feet of air space per person. The minimum recommended air space per adult in a sleeping room is:

• A 1000 cubic feet ✓
• B 300 cubic feet
• C 500 cubic feet
• D 200 cubic feet

Explanation

Park's PSM recommends a minimum of 1000 cubic feet (approximately 28 m³) of air space per adult in a sleeping room to prevent overcrowding and reduce the risk of airborne infectious disease transmission. Below this threshold, conditions favor transmission of tuberculosis, measles, and respiratory infections. This standard is higher than the minimum legal standard in many municipalities.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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