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. 2011 Mar;61(584):200-2.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp11X561203.

Morbidity trends in the population of a specialised homeless primary care service

Nigel Hewett  1 , Anna Hiley, Jane Gray
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Morbidity trends in the population of a specialised homeless primary care service

Nigel Hewett et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

An increasing body of research demonstrates that homelessness is an independent risk factor for morbidity and premature death. This paper compares the frequency of diagnoses between 2003 and 2009 in the computerised records of a specialist practice for homeless people. The changing morbidity trends revealed offer a basis for comparison with other services and suggest benefits from collaborative working, particularly around substance misuse and mental health.

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