According to a study done by the New Mexico Department of Health, people who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt, or even die from preventable causes. In an earlier report published by the New Mexico Department of Health, statewide hospital data was analyzed to more accurately estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness and understand their health conditions. The study took into consideration demographic and clinical factors, which includes medical issues and mortality factors. Earlier reports from 2019-2023 revealed that 30,882 patients who were accessing hospital care were also homeless, including 869 children under five years old.The study, which demonstrates that statewide healthcare system data can be used to report homelessness, found 2-4 times more people experiencing homelessness each year than the official count of homelessness in New Mexico. Hayley Peterson, Drug Use Morbidity Epidemiologist for NMDOH and one of the authors of the report, states that the report contributes to the broader understanding of how housing and health are connected in New Mexico. “The governor’s work to address the housing crisis is so important to help with the issue”, she advises.You can view the full report from the New Mexico Department of Health by clicking here. Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
According to a study done by the New Mexico Department of Health, people who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt, or even die from preventable causes.
In an earlier report published by the New Mexico Department of Health, statewide hospital data was analyzed to more accurately estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness and understand their health conditions. The study took into consideration demographic and clinical factors, which includes medical issues and mortality factors.
Earlier reports from 2019-2023 revealed that 30,882 patients who were accessing hospital care were also homeless, including 869 children under five years old.
The study, which demonstrates that statewide healthcare system data can be used to report homelessness, found 2-4 times more people experiencing homelessness each year than the official count of homelessness in New Mexico.
Hayley Peterson, Drug Use Morbidity Epidemiologist for NMDOH and one of the authors of the report, states that the report contributes to the broader understanding of how housing and health are connected in New Mexico. “The governor’s work to address the housing crisis is so important to help with the issue”, she advises.
You can view the full report from the New Mexico Department of Health by clicking here.
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