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By Eric Bock Dr. Dina Paltoo Poor housing conditions and poor sleep can damage cardiovascular health and interfere with sleep, said Dr. Dina Paltoo, NHLBI’s assistant director for scientific strategy and innovation. “Where we live and how we’re separated is very important,” she said, opening a recent Housing, Sleep and Cardiovascular Risk webinar organized by NHLBI’s National Center on Sleep Disorders Research. “Our socioeconomic status is linked to where we live and sleep. This can give rise to our access to care and food.” Socioeconomic status also affects sleep quality and quantity, she added. Dr. Mario Sims underscored the influence of housing on cardiovascular health. He is the Jackson Heart Study’s chief science officer and a professor in the department of medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. ....