Health of Homeless Persons
Those surveyed suffered from a variety of chronic and acute illnesses that are aggravated by life on the streets:
- 47% of people who are homeless in Chilliwack are living within an addiction
- 30% have a mental illness
- 25% have a medical condition
- 20% have a physical disability
Poor diet, stress, cold and damp living conditions, along with inadequate sleeping arrangements, sanitation and hygiene, increase the risk of health problems and decrease life expectancy.
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2017 FVRD Homelessness Survey Report | 2018-06-05 | 2.14MB |