Mortality among the homeless: Causes and meteorological relationships.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The homeless constitute a subpopulation particularly exposed to atmospheric conditions, which, in the temperate climate zone, can result in both cold and heat stress leading to the increased mortality hazard. Environmental conditions have become a significant independent risk factor for mortality from specific causes, including circulatory or respiratory diseases. It is known that this group is particularly prone to some addictions, has a shorter life span, its members often die of different causes than those of the general population and may be especially vulnerable to the influence of weather conditions.

Materials and methods

The retrospective analysis is based on data concerning 615 homeless people, out of which 176 died in the analyzed period (2010-2016). Data

SUBMITTER: Romaszko J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5739436 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature