Context In recent years, cities across the world have seen widespread growth in unsheltered
homelessness, in which a person sleeps in a place not meant for human habitation such as …

Background In the criminal justice system, special populations, such as older adults or
patients with infectious diseases, have been identified as particularly vulnerable to poor …

Importance Previous studies have shown high mortality rates among homeless people in
general, but little is known about the patterns of mortality among “rough sleepers,” the …

Abstract Homelessness in the United States is often examined using cross-sectional, point-
in-time samples. Any experience of homelessness is a risk factor for adverse outcomes, so it …

People experiencing homelessness (PEH) face extreme weather exposure and limited
social support. However, few studies have empirically assessed biophysical and social …

Importance Traumatic injury is a major cause of morbidity for people experiencing
homelessness (PEH). However, injury patterns and subsequent hospitalization among PEH …

Abstract Introduction Abatements, or “sweeps,” are key instruments used by local
governments to address increasing numbers of homeless encampments, but they are …

METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of the Pediatric Health Information
Systems, a database from 49 United States children's hospitals. We analyzed children aged …

Housing conditions have been an enduring focus for public health activity throughout the
modern public health era. However, the nature of the housing and health challenge has …

Between 5 and 25% of people experiencing homelessness have pets. Pet ownership can
have a range of impacts in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, which may …