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Peer reviewedAltman, Drew; And Others – Society, 1989
This supplementary statement, prepared by 10 members of the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Health Care for the Homeless, expands upon the Committee's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs." Argues that the only broad, long-term solution to the health problems of the homeless is immediate action to provide decent, affordable…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Government Role, Health Needs, Homeless People
