In El Paso, many families and roommates are consolidating into single homes due to rising housing costs. However, this can lead to severe physical hazards when a property is overcrowded. Overcrowding can trigger a range of medical vulnerabilities, including increased transmission of airborne diseases and higher rates of fall-related injuries.

Further details on the health risks associated with overcrowded homes are available from sources such as Bio-One, a biohazard cleanup specialist, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.