We identified 11 conserved stretches in over 6.3 million SARS-CoV-2 genomes including all the major variants of concerns. Each conserved stretch is ≥100 nucleotides in length with ≥99.
Epidemiological studies often rely on data from specialized homeless healthcare services, neglecting insights from mainstream primary care settings.
A study analyzed medical records from 48 general practices in a socioeconomically deprived area in England, revealing that only 0.013% of patients were coded as experiencing homelessness, despite a higher actual prevalence.
The findings highlight significant underrepresentation of persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) in general practices, particularly for mental health issues, underscoring the need for improved coding and tailored healthcare services.