The prevalence of dementia among homeless people is almost double that in the general, housed population, according to a new comparative analysis from Canadian researchers.
The prevalence of dementia among homeless people is almost twice as high as that in housed populations in Ontario, Canada , according to the results of a new study.
Included in the population-based, cross-sectional comparative analysis were 12,863 homeless people, 475,544 people in the low-income group, and 2,273,068 people in the general population group. Dementia also was detected in the 45-55-year age group among homeless people. This age is much earlier than the age at which doctors start screening their patients for cognitive decline .
Panenka and colleagues also pointed out that the average age of homeless people is increasing. In the United States, it is now approximately 50 years. This fact underscores "the immediacy and gravity of the public health problem. A multifaceted approach that integrates healthcare, housing, and social services is needed to better understand and alleviate the health consequences of homelessness.
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