{"id":2082076,"date":"2023-10-28T07:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T11:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sudden-death-rate-16-times-higher-in-san-franciscos-homeless-than-housed-residents-study\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T07:31:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T11:31:17","slug":"sudden-death-rate-16-times-higher-in-san-franciscos-homeless-than-housed-residents-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sudden-death-rate-16-times-higher-in-san-franciscos-homeless-than-housed-residents-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Homeless in San Francisco face 16 times higher sudden death rate than housed residents."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsudden-death-rate-16-times-higher-in-san-franciscos-homeless-than-housed-residents-study%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082076&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Homeless Individuals \u2062Face Shorter Lifespan \u200dand Higher Mortality \u200bRates,\u2063 Study Finds<\/h2>\n<p>According to a \u200brecent \u200bstudy conducted by the University of \u2064California\u2013San Francisco, homeless\u2062 individuals have an \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2021-on-track-to-surpass-2020-as-nations-deadliest-year\/\" title=\"2021 on Track to Surpass 2020 as Nation\u2019s Deadliest Year\">average life expectancy<\/a>\u200b of \u200b50 \u200byears \u200cand are\u2062 more likely \u200bto \u2062experience sudden death compared to the\u2064 general population.<\/p>\n<p>The study identified drug overdose and substance abuse disorders as primary\u200b causes of death\u200c among the homeless, with untreated \u200cmedical issues and infections also playing a significant role.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The disparities identified in \u200dthis study underscore the profound \u2063adverse \u2063association of housing status with health \u2062and potentially preventable sudden mortality,&#8221;\u2064 wrote the\u2063 authors of the\u2064 report, including cardiologist Leila Haghighat\u2064 and professor of medicine Zian H. Tseng.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/san-franciscos-newly-approved-homeless-plan-most-expensive-ever-analysts-5505022?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">San Francisco&#8217;s \u200dNewly \u200dApproved Homeless Plan &#8216;Most Expensive&#8217; Ever: Legislative Analysts<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/6\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/san-franciscos-newly-approved-homeless-plan-most-expensive-ever-analysts-5505022?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/starbucks-to-close-7-locations-near-downtown-san-francisco-5504339?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Starbucks to Close 7 Locations Near Downtown San \u2062Francisco<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/4\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/starbucks-to-close-7-locations-near-downtown-san-francisco-5504339?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Published in the Journal\u2064 of \u200cthe American\u200d Medical Association&#8217;s Internal Medicine publication on Oct. 23, the study reviewed eight years of data from February 2011 to December 2018. It found a 16-fold increase in death rates among the homeless, with drug addiction and unsanitary living\u2064 conditions being major contributing\u200c factors.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While\u200b the high \u200crate of\u2064 substance use in the \u2062unhoused population has been long recognized, our study demonstrates its association with early, specifically sudden, mortality and its true \u2062impact among the unhoused population,&#8221; \u200dstated the authors. &#8220;Redoubled efforts to treat substance use, \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sudden-death-rate-16-times-higher-in-san-franciscos-homeless-than-housed-residents-study\/\" title=\"Study: Homeless in San Francisco face 16 times higher sudden death rate than housed residents.\">including safe prescribing\u2063 patterns<\/a> and \u200dnaloxone \u200bdistribution, may reduce both overdose rates\u200b and heart failure in the unhoused population.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Although not included in the study, San\u200b Francisco has\u2062 already \u200cwitnessed over 620\u200d fentanyl overdose deaths this \u200cyear, according to\u200c the city&#8217;s medical examiner. The exact number of homeless individuals involved is unclear. Experts believe that updated cause of death studies will reveal even higher percentages of overdoses, considering the spike in fentanyl deaths\u200b since 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Even after excluding drug-related deaths, the study found that\u200c the mortality rate among the homeless\u2064 remained seven times higher than that of the housed\u200c population, indicating\u200b the presence of \u200cother contributing factors.<\/p>\n<p>While sudden deaths in housed individuals are often preventable with defibrillators, such as in \u200bthe case\u200d of heart attacks, the \u2064rate of death among\u200d the\u200d homeless, although\u2063 lower in percentage,\u2062 is higher overall.<\/p>\n<p>Given the \u2063nature \u2062of these deaths, \u200bthe authors suggested increasing the\u200d availability of defibrillation \u2063devices\u200d in \u200bareas with high levels \u2062of \u200dhomelessness and focusing on drug abuse education and treatment approaches.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Redoubled efforts to treat substance\u2063 use, including safe\u2062 prescribing patterns and naloxone distribution, may reduce \u2062both overdose rates and heart failure in the \u200dunhoused population,&#8221; \u2064emphasized the authors.<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco currently ranks fourth in the \u200cnation for homelessness, with approximately 4,400 people living on the streets and \u2062another 3,400 in shelters every \u2064night, according to \u2064the latest point-in-time count from \u200c2022.<\/p>\n<p>A report \u200creleased by the city in July revealed that\u2063 around eight \u2062percent\u200b of \u2062the homeless population \u2063are veterans,\u200b and approximately 13 percent are youth.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u2063 does\u200c the lack of consistent healthcare providers and untreated medical conditions contribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-legislature-votes-to-override-governors-veto-of-pro-life-bill\/\" title=\"Kentucky Legislature Votes To Override Governor\u2019s Veto Of Pro-Life Bill\">increased mortality rates<\/a> among homeless individuals?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rtality,&#8221; said Dr. Haghighat. &#8220;Addressing\u200d the underlying causes of homelessness, such as mental illness and addiction, is crucial in order to improve the overall \u2064health and lifespan of \u200dthis vulnerable \u2062population.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The study also revealed that homeless individuals often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minority-employees-slam-house-dem-plan-to-boost-diversity-at-state-department\/\" title=\"Minority Employees Slam House Dem Plan To Boost Diversity at State Department\">face significant barriers<\/a> to accessing healthcare.\u200d Limited access \u2064to\u200b primary care, lack of \u200dhealth insurance, and stigma surrounding homelessness all\u200d contribute to delayed or inadequate \u200dmedical\u2062 treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Without stable housing, individuals are less likely to have consistent healthcare providers and are more likely to rely on emergency services for their\u200d healthcare needs,&#8221; explained Dr. Tseng. &#8220;This\u200c lack of consistent care\u200b and untreated medical conditions can lead\u200b to\u200c increased\u200c mortality rates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The findings of this study highlight the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare\u2063 services targeted towards\u200b homeless individuals. Providing affordable housing, mental \u200bhealth services, substance abuse treatment, and \u200bprimary care options are\u200b essential \u2064in addressing the root causes of homelessness and improving health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the study \u200bemphasizes the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers, \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-operatives-control-voter-rolls-in-31-states-report-shows\/\" title=\"Democratic Operatives Control Voter Rolls In 31 States, Report Shows\">social services agencies<\/a>, \u200cand policymakers. Efforts to address homelessness should\u200c involve a multi-disciplinary \u2062approach, combining medical expertise with housing assistance and social support programs.<\/p>\n<p>In recent \u200dyears, several cities in the United States have implemented innovative programs to\u200d tackle homelessness. These\u200b initiatives focus on providing stable housing and wraparound services\u2062 to\u200b vulnerable individuals, with promising \u200dresults. \u2064However, the scale of the problem remains substantial, requiring a coordinated and sustained\u2062 effort to make a lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, this \u200cstudy sheds light on the\u2062 significant health disparities faced by\u2064 homeless individuals, including a shorter lifespan and higher \u200cmortality rates. \u2062The findings underscore the need for comprehensive \u200dhealthcare services, targeted intervention\u2062 programs, and supportive housing options. By addressing the underlying causes of \u200chomelessness and\u2064 improving\u200c access to healthcare, we can work towards a \u200bsociety where \u2062everyone has \u200bthe opportunity to lead a healthy \u2062and fulfilling life, regardless of their\u200c housing status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study by the University of California\u2013San Francisco found that homeless individuals have an average life expectancy of 50 years. They also face significantly higher rates of sudden death compared to the general population. 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