What are the top 10 health issues homeless people face?
Original Article by Homeless Hub, cited below
Summary by Simply the Basics
Emma Wolsey, a Research Assistant at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness examined the top 10 health issues that our neighbors experiencing homelessness are facing today. She also notes that people who are vulnerable housed face the same severity of health problems and dangers as those who are unhoused.
This relationship is a two-way street: experiencing poverty and/or homelessness can contribute to health issues, while health issues can contribute to poverty and homelessness.
Below is a snapshot of the top 10 health issues but be sure to read the full blog post to learn more about the details and statistics of each issue.
Mortality and unintentional injuries (bruises, cuts, burns, etc)
Musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain
Hunger and nutrition
Skin & foot problems
Infectious diseases
Dental problems
Respiratory illnesses
Chronic diseases and disorders
Sexual & reproductive care
Mental health issues
For us Hygiene Banks, we are directly supporting and mitigating risk for #4, 5, & 6. Keep up the good work!
Woolsey, Emma. “What Are the Top 10 Health Issues Homeless People Face?” What Are the Top 10 Health Issues Homeless People Face? | The Homeless Hub, 2015, www.homelesshub.ca/blog/what-are-top-10-health-issues-homeless-people-face.
