Each of us no matter ethnicity or financial status has been homeless at one point in life.
Whether primary, secondary, or tertiary homeless.
CDS. Chairman\CEO BEMA International
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness
Whether primary, secondary, or tertiary homeless.
CDS. Chairman\CEO BEMA International
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness
Homelessness is defined as living in housing that is below the
minimum standard or lacks secure tenure.
People can be categorized as homeless if they are:
Homelessness satisfies the first rung in Maslow's Hierarchy of
Needs, primarily due to their lack of adequate fundamental resources,
including food, shelter, and water.[2]
The legal definition of homeless varies from
country to country, or among different jurisdictions in the same country or
region.[3] According to the UK homelessness
charity Crisis, a home is not just a physical space: it also provides roots,
identity, security, a sense of belonging and a place of emotional well being.[4] United States government homeless enumeration
studies[5][6] also include people who sleep in a
public or private place not designed for use as a regular sleeping
accommodation for human beings.[7][8]
People who are homeless are most often unable to acquire and
maintain regular, safe, secure and adequate housing due
to an unsteady or lack of income.
There is no methodological consent on counting the homeless
and identifying their special needs; thus in most cities only estimated
homeless populations are known.[9]
In 2005, an estimated 100 million (1 in 65 at the time) people
worldwide were homeless and as many as 1 billion people live as squatters,
refugees or in temporary shelter, all lacking adequate housing.[10][11][12] Historically in the Western countries,
the majority of homeless have been men (50–80%), with single males
particularly over represented.[13][14][15] In 2015, the United States reported
that there were 564,708 homeless people within its borders, one of the higher
reported figures worldwide.[16] These figures are likely
underestimates as surveillance for the homeless population is challenging.
When compared to the general population, people who are
homeless experience higher rates of adverse physical and mental health
outcomes. Chronic disease severity, respiratory conditions, rates of mental
health illnesses and substance use are all often greater in homeless
populations than the general population.[17][18]
People experiencing homelessness have limited access to
resources and are often disengaged from health services, making them that
much more susceptible to extreme
weather events (e.g., extreme cold or heat) and ozone levels.
These disparities often result in increased morbidity and
mortality in the homeless population.
There are a number of organizations who provide help for the
homeless.[20] Most countries provide a variety of
services to assist homeless people. These services often provide food,
shelter (beds) and clothing and may be organized and run by community
organizations (often with the help of volunteers) or by government
departments or agencies. These programs may be supported by the government,
charities, churches and individual donors. Many cities also have street newspapers, which are publications
designed to provide employment opportunity to homeless people. While some
homeless have jobs, some must seek other methods to make a living. Begging or panhandling is one option, but
is becoming increasingly illegal in many cities. People
who are homeless may have additional conditions, such as physical or mental
health issues or substance addiction; these issues make resolving
homelessness a challenging policy issue.
Homeless people, and homeless organizations, are sometimes
accused or convicted of fraudulent behavior. Criminals are also known to
exploit homeless people, ranging from identity theft to
tax and welfare scams.[21][22][23] These incidents often lead to negative
connotations on the homeless as a group.[24][25]
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