Am J Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2;190(11):2432-2436. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwab051.
Homelessness is associated with a multitude of poor health outcomes. However, the full extent of the risks associated with homelessness is not possible to quantify without reliable population data. Here, we outline 3 federal, publicly available data sources for estimating the number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States. We describe the appropriate uses and limitations of each data source in the context of infectious disease epidemiology. These data sources provide an opportunity to expand current research and develop actionable analyses.
无家可归与许多健康不良后果有关。然而,如果没有可靠的人口数据,就不可能量化与无家可归相关的全部风险。在这里,我们概述了 3 种美国联邦、公开可用的数据来源,用于估计经历无家可归的人数。我们在传染病流行病学的背景下描述了每种数据源的适当用途和局限性。这些数据源为扩大当前研究和制定可行的分析提供了机会。