Housing aid linked to lower medical financial hardship among US renters with cancer

Published Date: 28 Aug 2025

Government housing assistance was associated with a nearly seven-percentage point lower risk of experiencing financial hardship related to medical expenses among US renters with a history of cancer, new research finds.

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