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September 5, 2025Clinics and PracticeOpen Access

Addressing Healthcare Disparities Among the Homeless: Insights from a Student-Run Clinic in Houston, TX

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DKDamien KellyHouston Community College SystemUKUmer KhanEBElizabeth S. BixlerTexas A&M University

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Overview

Observational analysis identified chronic disease prevalence in unhoused individuals, highlighting healthcare disparities and suggesting improved care coordination.

Key Points

  • High rates of cardiovascular conditions were found in unhoused individuals, indicating urgent healthcare needs.
  • Nearly half of patients (46.6%) declined treatment or left care prematurely, raising concerns about service engagement.
  • Significant associations were noted between gender, age, and treatment outcomes, pointing to diagnostic biases in care.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve access and adherence.

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Kelly et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49d26d6d5674bccffe48https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15090161
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