What is Squalor
Differences between Hoarding & Squalor
People often mistakenly think squalor and hoarding are the same mental health disorder. The distinction may seem minor, but it is important to understand the difference.
- Hoarding is not always associated with squalor
- Accumulation of items over time
- Some hoarders may live in a hygienic home but have an enormous amount of clutter
- Often public health issues for occupants
  
- Squalor is almost always associated with hoarding
- State of highly unsanitary conditions
- Might contain rotten food, open animal or human waste, and a foul odor
- Often public health issue for occupant and neighbors
  
