Data Sources That Enumerate People Experiencing Homelessness in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges for Epidemiologic Research. Issue 11 (6th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mosites, Emily; Morris, Sapna Bamrah; Self, Julie; Butler, Jay C
• Is Part Of: American journal of epidemiology. Volume 190:Issue 11(2021)
• Page Start: 2432
• Page End: 2436
• Publication Date: 2021-03-06
• Subjects: data sources -- denominator data -- homelessness -- population data; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; 614.4
• DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwab051
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-9262

Abstract

Abstract: Homelessness is associated with a multitude of poor health outcomes. However, the full extent of the risks associated with homelessness is not possible to quantify without reliable population data. Here, we outline 3 federal, publicly available data sources for estimating the number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States. We describe the appropriate uses and limitations of each data source in the context of infectious disease epidemiology. These data sources provide an opportunity to expand current research and develop actionable analyses.