The 'health of housing' indicator that measures the number of persons per room in a dwelling is called:
- A Overcrowding index
- B Occupancy rate ✓
- C Density index
- D Habitation ratio
Correct answer: B. Occupancy rate
Explanation
Overcrowding in housing is measured using the Occupancy Rate (persons per room) and the Sleeping Space (floor area per person). An occupancy rate of more than 1.5 persons per room is considered overcrowded in many public health standards. Housing overcrowding facilitates transmission of droplet infections (TB, measles, influenza) and is a key determinant of health in the Dahlgren-Whitehead social determinants model.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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