TEAM 33 housing lacking

In this tesis we are presented an specific problem, how there is a house lacking sittuation, but sometimes the most vulnerable are the ones that get the worsest parts even they are the ones that need more protection, they get a lot of abuse. Reyes, G., Castillo, F. (2014). Elderly people homelessness like consequence of abandonment in the state of Mexico. Retrieved from: https://rppoblacion.uaemex.mx/article/view/8290/690

This book talks about the experiences of 8 families in America, this book is a classic and its basic to understand the situations about how most families struggle to satisfy their basic need (something that students like us don´t see) and it gives many advices of how to do better on your daily expenses. Desmond, M. (2016).   Evicted: Poverty and profit in the American city . Broadway Books.

In this video, Sheela Patel talks about the importance of “ adequate, secure and affordable housing” she also explains how notable is the difference between the social classes and opportunities, it’s the latest working paper in the World Resources Report. King, R. Sheela Patel on the Urban Housing: “The City Is Like a Body” (WorldResourceInst). ( 2017, July 11). Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L3mQ4C-SmY&list=PLGZtDpjQpaqNyr58dTEB6mM2VcA1m3b1f&index=3

As Wolley (2015) explains in her article, living in the streets is not justa  social problem, it brings with it, those are the top 10 problems she found important: 1. Mortality and unintentional injuries (bruises, cuts, burns, etc.) 2. Musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain 3. Hunger and nutrition 4. Skin & foot problems 5. Infectious diseases 6. Dental problems 7. Respiratory illness 8. Chronic diseases and disorders 9. Sexual & reproductive care 10. Mental health issues Wolley, E. (2015).  What are the top 10 health issues homeless people face?  Making Research Matter. From: http://homelesshub.ca/blog/what-are-top-10-health-issues-homeless-people-face

As we already know, lack of housing is just one of the problems that our country faces. Poverty is a situation that hits the population in different manners like the level of education, level of opportunities, health possibilities. Go and check out this report because you can find a lot more about this topic. CONEVAL. (2012). Report of Poverty in Mexico. The Country, its Federal Entities and its Municipalities. Coneval. Mexico City.

This picture is a great example of how some people live, as you can see these are old people, and those are unacceptableliving conditions for anyone and even more for old people. Unfortunately, this is a reality because people +50 years old are the ones that more often we see in the streets. What can we do for a change?

This video is AMAZING it's about a guy from New York city that visited his brother in Mexico and he is amazed with the living conditions that people in Mexico have. He even show examples of the difference in cultures, they look really excited walking around taking videos of everything. In conclusion, even though it's a different life style, they consider our country a beautiful Mexico! WATCH IT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_5wZO0kpOg