Homeless
A globally growing problem
Homelessness and Health
People who are homeless are 3-6 times more likely to get harmful diseases and/or illnesses. Some of the illnesses include tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, skin infections, pneumonia and much more. These people then have no way to cure their illnesses because they cannot afford proper healthcare, which also decreases the amount of time they get to live.
Shelter
Homeless are forced to find places to sleep since they do not have a home to stay in.
Money
Money is a big problem when it comes to homelessness. It is most likely the root cause for the person to be homeless.
Healthcare
Without proper/any healthcare many homeless people catch illnesses/diseases that could be life threatening.
Preventing Homelessness
To prevent homelessness we need to provide affordable housing, make healthcare accessible for everyone who needs it, and provide an income that allows us to be able to function in society. All of these things will be hard to get if we don't get everyone to pitch in!
Works Cited
Cassady, Lorena. "The Effects of Homelessness on Society." EHow. Demand Media, 28 July 2011. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.
For the Homeless, National Coalition. "Health Care and Homelessness." National Coalition for the Homeless. National Coalition for the Homeless, 21 Feb. 2012. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.
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