Homelessness & Health in Canada

Homelessness & Health in Canada explores, for the first time, the social, structural, and environmental factors that shape the health of homeless persons in Canada. Covering a wide range of topics from youth homelessness to end-of-life care, the authors strive to outline policy and practice reco...

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Main Author: Manal Guirguis-Younger (auth)
Other Authors: Ryan McNeil (auth), Stephen W. Hwang (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Les Presses de l'Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Press 2014
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