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**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness Multiple domestic and international organizations have adopted formal definitions of "homelessness."] | **[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness Multiple domestic and international organizations have adopted formal definitions of "homelessness."] | ||
*Homeless persons generally are relegated to living in public spaces, though they may find temporary shelter accommodations | *Homeless persons generally are relegated to living in public spaces, though they may find temporary shelter accommodations | ||
* | *Gomelessness often has serious implications for the health of affected persons | ||
==Comorbidities== | ==Comorbidities== | ||
*Substance abuse disorders | |||
*Psychiatric/behavioral disorders | |||
*Environmental exposure | |||
*Criminality and victimhood | |||
*Infectious disease | |||
*Food insecurity and malnutrition | |||
*Poor access to outpatient and primary care services | |||
==Management and Disposition== | |||
*Treat underlying medical and/or emergent behavioral conditions | |||
*Consider social work consultation to address insecurities of housing, food, or other resources if able | |||
==Management | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:54, 3 November 2025
Background, Definitions, Features
- Homelessness describes a person who does not have a stable, permanent housing solution
- Homeless persons generally are relegated to living in public spaces, though they may find temporary shelter accommodations
- Gomelessness often has serious implications for the health of affected persons
Comorbidities
- Substance abuse disorders
- Psychiatric/behavioral disorders
- Environmental exposure
- Criminality and victimhood
- Infectious disease
- Food insecurity and malnutrition
- Poor access to outpatient and primary care services
Management and Disposition
- Treat underlying medical and/or emergent behavioral conditions
- Consider social work consultation to address insecurities of housing, food, or other resources if able