Describing the health of the absolutely homeless population in downtown Calgary 2008

Authors :: Nicholson, Cherie L.
Graham, John R.
Emery, J.C. Herbert
Schiff, Jeannette Waegemakers
Giacomin, Marina L.
Tanasescu, Alina I.
Source :: Canadian Journal of Urban Research. December 22, 2010, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p62, 18 p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Abstract People experiencing homelessness carry a heavy burden of illness and disease compared to those in the general population. We analysed data from the Calgary 2008 Vulnerability Index (VI) survey [...]

Subjects :: Calgary, Alberta -- Social aspects
Homeless persons -- Health aspects
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