Adults who are homeless and/or mentally ill are at higher risk for other health problems, and for those they do have to get much worse, compared to the general population. This includes a higher prevalence and severity of chronic diseases, alcohol and drug use disorders, neurocognitive problems or premature mortality, among others. Therefore, engaging this population in health services is challenging, due to factors such as complex health needs, financial barriers, limited availability of personalized services, stigma, and discrimination. ….[READ]
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