Homeless Veterans More Likely to Die, Study Finds

Photo showing a line of tents down the sidewalk under an underpass near Union Station. The photo is black and white, showing only the tents in color. A pedestrian walks in the street instead of near the tents.

Michael Brice-Saddler (photo), Zach Caplette (editing)

According to a recent study conducted by the 100,000 Homes Campaign, homeless veterans tend to remain homeless longer than civilians and are more likely to die from their lack of shelter. The study attributes the high death rate among homeless veterans to the fact that many veterans have permanent  psychological scars from their combat experiences. These scars lead to serious mental disorders and high rates of substance abuse.


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