OBJECTIVE: To review the scientific evidence supporting an association between
unemployment and adverse health outcomes and to assess the evidence on the basis of the …

The homeless are amongst the most vulnerable groups in developed regions, suffering from
high rates of poorly controlled chronic disease, smoking, respiratory conditions, and mental …

Objective: To review the scientific evidence supporting an association between
unemployment and adverse health outcomes and to assess the evidence on the basis of the …

Until recently, bed bugs have been considered uncommon in the industrialized world. This
study determined the extent of reemerging bed bug infestations in homeless shelters and …

Background Toronto was the site of North America's largest outbreak of the severe acute
respiratory syndrome (SARS). An understanding of the patterns of transmission and the …

Those experiencing homelessness in Canada are impacted inequitably by COVID-19 due to
their increased exposure, vulnerability of environment and medical comorbidities, and their …

Background Identification of high-risk populations for serious infection due to S. pneumoniae
will permit appropriately targeted prevention programs. Methods We conducted prospective …

Objective A level-of-care needs assessment was undertaken at Ontario's largest shelter to
establish homeless clients' mental health service needs and identify service gaps. Methods …

Purpose People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are at increased risk of respiratory
infections and associated morbidity and mortality. To characterize optimal intervention …

Objective To examine the predictors and temporal patterns of head injury (HI) presentation
in the emergency department among cohorts of homeless and low-income housed men …