Hwang S W
Inner City Health Research Unit, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.
CMAJ. 2001 Jan 23;164(2):229-33.
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.
无家可归问题影响着成千上万的加拿大人,并对健康有着重要影响。无家可归者过早死亡的风险增加,且患有多种健康问题,包括癫痫、慢性阻塞性肺疾病、肌肉骨骼疾病、结核病以及皮肤和足部问题。无家可归者还面临着严重阻碍其获得医疗保健的障碍。需要开展更多研究以确定为这一人群提供护理的更好方式。