Trends in Trimorbidity Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota, 2000-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Earlier and more severe onset of chronic health conditions contributes to the increased risk of premature death among adults experiencing homelessness. Trimorbidity, a subset of multimorbidity representing overlap of physical health, mental health, and substance use conditions, disproportionately impacts adults experiencing homelessness. We know of no longitudinal data comparing trimorbidity trends among adults experiencing homelessness.

Objective

To characterize 19-year trimorbidity trends among adults experiencing homelessness.

Research design

Repeated longitudinal, statewide survey administered every 3 years.

Subjects

Adults living throughout Minnesota experiencing homelessness.

Measures

Reported diagnoses of chronic health conditions withi

SUBMITTER: Vickery KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7958979 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature