Table 2. Selected housing and travel characteristics in Nuevo Laredo and Laredo residents.
Characteristic | Nuevo Laredo | Laredo |
---|---|---|
Central air-conditioning | 2% | 36% |
Room air conditioner | 23% | 52% |
Evaporative cooler | 29% | 17% |
Screens on windows | 54% | 78% |
Intact window screens | 36% | 60% |
Mean no. occupants/residence | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Mean distance to neighbors (m) | 3.0 | 4.5 |
No travel outside Laredo/Nuevo Laredo area | 70% | 63% |
Crossed border within 3 months of survey | 52% | 43% |