Advocating for Health Equity
In the People's Corner
Join us in bridging health disparities in Los Angeles by providing free multidisciplinary health services
"We will stand up for what is right, for what is fair and what is just. Health care is a right and not a privilege."
-John Lewis
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Lack of access to health care and other social services exacerbate the health risks associated with homelessness and increase the likelihood of adverse health outcomes.
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The mortality rate among people experiencing homelessness in LA has increased by 55% from 2019 to 2021. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death, accounting for 37% of deaths in this group.
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A national study on the unmet health care needs of homeless adults found that 73% reported at least one unmet health care need, including medical care (32%), prescription medications (36%), mental health care (21%), eyeglasses (41%), and dental care (41%). Food insufficiency, out-of-home placement as a minor, and lack of health insurance were significant predictors of unmet needs, contributing to mistrust and hesitancy in seeking medical services.
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People experiencing homelessness have higher rates of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and HIV. While COVID-19 has been a significant cause of death worldwide, unhoused individuals die at a rate 2.35 times higher than the general population.
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A National Health Care for the Homeless Council highlights study highlights that 70% of people experiencing homelessness about 73% of homeless individuals report experiencing discrimination in healthcare settings, contributing to mistrust and hesitancy in seeking medical services.
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