Trends in Trimorbidity Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota, 2000–2018

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Authors

Katherine Diaz Vickery · Hennepin County

Tyler N. A. Winkelman · Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute

Becky R. Ford · Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute

Andrew M. Busch · University of Minnesota

Danielle Robertshaw · Public Health Department

Brian Pittman · WilderShares (United States)

Lillian Gelberg

Abstract

Adults experiencing homelessness bear a substantial and growing burden of bimorbidity and trimorbidity. Ensuring accessible, high quality care that includes robust services that can address all 3 categories of health is critical. Such care is best delivered in combination with affordable supportive housing.

Topics & Keywords

Homelessness and Social Issues Chronic Disease Management Strategies Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 59, Issue Suppl 2, pp. S220-S227

DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001435

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