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- - Family homelessness became a significant social and public health issue in the U.S. during the 1980s, prompting extensive research on its conditions and impacts on affected families.
- - Much of the existing literature dates back to the 1980s and 1990s, which raises concerns about its relevance to current public health discussions, as the homeless family demographic has evolved.
- - While economic conditions and public policies discussed in past studies remain important, family homelessness is now increasingly common among poor and low-income families, prompting new public health recommendations.
Article Abstract
Family homelessness emerged as a major social and public health problem in the United States during the 1980s. We reviewed the literature, including journal articles, news stories, and government reports, that described conditions associated with family homelessness, the scope of the problem, and the health and mental health of homeless children and families. Much of this literature was published during the 1980s and 1990s. This raises questions about its continued applicability for the public health community. We concluded that descriptions of the economic conditions and public policies associated with family homelessness are still relevant; however, the homeless family population has changed over time. Family homelessness has become more prevalent and pervasive among poor and low-income families. We provide public health recommendations for these homeless families.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3969115 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301618 | DOI Listing |
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