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The Health of The Health of Homeless ChildrenHomeless Children
The Health of The Health of Homeless ChildrenHomeless Children
David S. Buck, MD, MPHDavid S. Buck, MD, MPHPresident & Founder, Healthcare for the Homeless-HoustonPresident & Founder, Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston
Associate Professor, Baylor College of MedicineAssociate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
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IT IS ESTIMATED THAT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ACCOUNT FOR 45% OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION.
American Academy of Pediatrics. The Committee on Community Health Services. Health Needs Of Homeless Children. Pediatrics. 179-791. 98:4. Oct 1996.
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“RELATIVE CHILD POVERTY IS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH, AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE HEALTH OF NATIONS.”
Emerson, E. Relative Child Poverty, Income inequality, Wealth, and Health. JAMA. 425-6. 301:4. 28 Jan 2009.
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“INCREASED RATES OF CHILD POVERTY HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH WORSE HEALTH OUTCOME:
Emerson, E. Relative Child Poverty, Income inequality, Wealth, and Health. JAMA. 425-6. 301:4. 28 Jan 2009.
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… Poorer overall child well-being, infant mortality, low birth weight, not having immunizations, child mortality due to unintentional injuries, juvenile homicide, low educational attainment, dropping out of school, nonparticipation in higher education, aspiring to low skill work, poor peer relations, having been bullied, teenage birth rate, physical inactivity, childhood obesity, not eating breakfast, feeling lonely, and mental health problems…
Bassuk, E. Homeless Families. Scientific American. Dec. 1991: 66-74; Emerson, E. Relative Child Poverty, Income inequality, Wealth, and Health. JAMA. 425-6. 301:4. 28 Jan 2009.
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“HOMELESS CHILDREN ARE NOT SIMPLY AT-RISK, MOST SUFFER SPECIFIC PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND EMOTIONAL DAMAGE.”Homelessness and It’s Effects on Children,
The Family Housing Fund
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Illness each monthIllness each month
Extended care post-birthExtended care post-birth
Chronic problemsChronic problems
Infectious diseaseInfectious disease
Respiratory infectionsRespiratory infections
Hospitalized AsthmaHospitalized Asthma
Stunted growthStunted growth
AnemiaAnemia
2x 3x 4x 5x 6xHomelessness and It’s Effects on Children, The Family Housing Fund
Increased likelihood in homeless children.
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EXPOSURE TO POVERTY (LOW SES) AS A CHILD IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED MORTALITY & MORBIDITY IN ADULTHOOD.
Emerson, E. Relative Child Poverty, Income inequality, Wealth, and Health. JAMA. 425-6. 301:4. 28 Jan 2009.
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ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, PARTICULARLY PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE, IS IMPAIRED FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
American Academy of Pediatrics. The Committee on Community Health Services. Health Needs Of Homeless Children. Pediatrics. 179-791. 98:4. Oct 1996.
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Consequences of Lack of Access to Care
• Health is a low priority when focused on food and shelter
• Frequent relocation results in lack of a health home.
• Acute problems = trips to the ER or clinics– Episodic and fragmented care
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Consequences of Lack of Access to Care
• Continuity of care is rarely comprehensive or nonexistent
• High rates on under immunization• High rates of unmet health needs
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THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS FROM
BIRTH THROUGH SCHOOL AGED
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Before Birth• Majority of homeless parents are
single mothers, many of whom were homeless as children.
• Many obstacles to healthy pregnancies
• Substance abuse• Chronic and acute health problems• Lack of prenatal care
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Infants• More likely to have low birth weight• At greater risk of death• Exposed to environmental factors
that endanger health• Lack essential immunizations• Attachment disorders
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Toddlers• Significant developmental delays
after 18 months– Influences later behavior – Causes emotional problems
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Preschoolers• Often homeless children are
separated from their parents causing long term negative effects
• Receive fewer services than other children their age
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School Aged• Affects social, physical and
academic lives– Frequent relocation: Lack of
relationship building– Intermittent, perhaps prolonged,
bought of not going to school – Health and psychological problems
continued from early childhood
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“WITH EARLY AND CONSISTENT INTERVENTION, CHILDREN CAN OVERCOME MANY OF THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS.”
Homelessness and It’s Effects on Children, The Family Housing Fund
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Support Services Should Treat the
Family• Should receive at least the
following services:– Long-term supportive housing– Drug/Alcohol treatment for the
parent, if applicable– Parenting education– After school tutoring for child