Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Dec 2020
Long-term effects of homelessness on mortality: a 15-year Australian cohort study.
To examine the effect of homelessness on mortality. ⋯ At least one recorded episode of primary, secondary, or tertiary homelessness was associated with premature mortality and younger age at death over a 15-year period. Implications for public health: Accurately identifying individuals experiencing primary, secondary or tertiary homelessness at the emergency department may enable targeted interventions that could potentially reduce their risk of premature mortality.