Angela Yao - Mortality during cold weather among population experiencing homelessness in BC

A significant increase in deaths among individuals experiencing homelessness was observed in recent years. Lack of shelter can make this population especially vulnerable to the impact of extreme cold weather, but the extend of the impact has not been well studied in BC. In this study, we aim to (1) develop the methodology for identifying population experiencing homelessness with administrative health data; (2) assess the excess risk of death during cold weather among the population experiencing homelessness compared with those with stable housing; and (3) understand the major causes of deaths during cold weather. The results from this study can inform public health and social policies to better support the underhoused population during cold weather events.

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10/29/2024 9:05:00 PM