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clinical interventions  

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  • Homeless people experience more ill health than the general population, and disabling health problems frequently contribute to homelessness. For instance, mental illnesses, substance use disorders, or chronic illnesses such as asthma or heart disease can make it difficult to sustain employment and maintain a home. [Source: Encyclopedia of Homelessness; Interventions, Clinical]

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