Ending the cycle between poor health and homelessness requires addressing both as part of the same crisis.

Solutions include: integrated #healthcare + housing, #streetmedicine, recuperative care, accessible housing.

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Despite high rates of insurance, only half of Californians experiencing homelessness have a regular place to receive care, and few have a primary care provider.

Many visit emergency departments, which are easier to access but don't provide ongoing care.

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Over one-third of Californians experiencing homelessness—and nearly half of those 50+—have difficulty with basic daily activities.

Nearly a quarter have difficulty walking across a room, making life without stable housing even harder.

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#disability #aging
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7 in 10 people experiencing homelessness in CA smoke #tobacco—6x the national rate. Smoking contributes substantially to high rates of chronic disease, respiratory illness & early death in this population.

10% are former smokers—reflecting the difficulty of quitting while homeless.

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60% of Californians experiencing homelessness have at least one chronic health condition.

#Hypertension, chronic lung disease, and heart disease or stroke are most common. These conditions are extremely difficult to manage while homeless.

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The relationship between substance use and homelessness is bidirectional—42% of people with regular drug use started using regularly after becoming homeless, often due to stress, lack of safety, and the need to stay awake. 1 in 4 recently sought treatment, but couldn't access it.

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