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Cardiovascular disease in homeless versus housed individuals: a systematic review of observational and interventional studies.

Nader James Al-ShakarchiHannah EvansSerena A LuchenskiAlistair StoryAmitava Banerjee
Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2020)
Homeless people have an approximately three times greater risk of CVD and an increased CVD mortality. However, there are no studies of specific pathways/interventions for CVD in this population. Future research should consider design and evaluation of tailored interventions or integrating CVD into existing interventions.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • mental illness
  • cardiovascular events
  • case control
  • type diabetes
  • current status
  • cross sectional
  • coronary artery disease
  • mental health
  • metabolic syndrome