Tackling Health Disparities for People Who Are Homeless? Start with Social Determinants

Background: Homelessness is associated with enormous health inequalities, including shorter life expectancy, higher morbidity and greater usage of acute hospital services. Viewed through the lens of social determinants, homelessness is a key driver of poor health, but homelessness itself results fro...

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Main Authors: Amanda Stafford, Lisa Wood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/12/1535