| Health & Homelessness Position Paper
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People who are homeless are disadvantaged with poorer health and lower life expectancy than those in permanent accommodation who lead more settled lives. They also experience difficulties in accessing the full range of health services available.
Health and homelessness are intrinsically linked. Physical and mental health problems are amongst the complex range of issues which can lead to homelessness. Homelessness and the lack of a stable and secure home setting can result in short-term and long-term health problems.
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