RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Homelessness and health
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 229
OP 233
VO 164
IS 2
A1 Stephen W. Hwang
YR 2001
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/164/2/229.abstract
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.