Citation
Fliss, Michael Dolan; Chung, Esther O.; Carey, Andrea; & Alexander, Brian K. (2022). People Experiencing Homelessness in NC Have Increased Mortality, Including High Overdose, Violence, Injury, and Chronic Disease Death Rates. North Carolina Medical Journal, 83(5), 390-391.Abstract
To the Editor—In 2020, over half a million Americans experienced homelessness on a given night. Lack of adequate housing is a structural determinant of health associated with negative health effects including infectious diseases, respiratory illnesses, poor mental health, and mortality. Prior research shows higher overall and cause-specific mortality among people experiencing homelessness (PEH), contributing to overall health inequities.The Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) maintains data on PEH, utilizing federally funded services. During this research period, there were two HMIS implementations in North Carolina: HMIS@NCCEH (81 counties) and NC HMIS (19 counties). Using methods from linkages of recently incarcerated North Carolina individuals, we linked HMIS@NCCEH data to five years of death records.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.18043/ncm.83.5.390Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2022Journal Title
North Carolina Medical JournalAuthor(s)
Fliss, Michael DolanChung, Esther O.
Carey, Andrea
Alexander, Brian K.