PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Hwang, Stephen W.
TI  - Homelessness and health
DP  - 2001 Jan 23
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 229--233
VI  - 164
IP  - 2
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/164/2/229.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/164/2/229.full
SO  - CMAJ2001 Jan 23; 164
AB  - HOMELESSNESS AFFECTS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CANADIANS and has important health implications. Homeless people are at increased risk of dying prematurely and suffer from a wide range of health problems, including seizures, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, musculoskeletal disorders, tuberculosis, and skin and foot problems. Homeless people also face significant barriers that impair their access to health care. More research is needed to identify better ways to deliver care to this population.