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. 2008 Dec 2;5(12):e237.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050237.

Mental disorders among homeless people in western countries

Helen Herrman  1
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Mental disorders among homeless people in western countries

Helen Herrman. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Helen Herrman discusses the implications of a new systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of mental disorders in homeless people in Western countries.

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Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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