Re:Proposition C
by rdtsc on Friday October 19, 2018 @02:14PM
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Excellent report, thanks for the link. It is quite readable and easy to understand. Can also see recent 3-year trends on most graphs.
I found the section on primary cause of homelessness interesting:
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22% of respondents reported job loss as the primary cause of their homelessness.
15% reported drugs or alcohol.
13% reported an argument with a friend or family member who asked them to leave
12% reported eviction
10% reported divorce or separation
7% reported an illness or medical problem.
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I suspect mental health is something that is very pertinent. I used to volunteer with the homeless and drug addiction seemed like was used for self-medication. Quite a few people were suffering from anxiety, schizophrenia and other issues that prevented them to forming meaningful relationships, holding a job, staying in touch with their family (who often have disowned them).
I found the section on primary cause of homelessness interesting:
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22% of respondents reported job loss as the primary cause of their homelessness.
15% reported drugs or alcohol.
13% reported an argument with a friend or family member who asked them to leave
12% reported eviction
10% reported divorce or separation
7% reported an illness or medical problem.
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I suspect mental health is something that is very pertinent. I used to volunteer with the homeless and drug addiction seemed like was used for self-medication. Quite a few people were suffering from anxiety, schizophrenia and other issues that prevented them to forming meaningful relationships, holding a job, staying in touch with their family (who often have disowned them).
Further under the section of "Health" I found:
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41% drug or alcohol abuse
39% psychiatric or emotional condition
31% chronic health problem
Then
29% reported Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
23% a physical disability
12% a traumatic brain injury
11% reported having an AIDS or HIV related illness
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