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Homeless Death Rate Jumps Over 60 Percent in a Decade

The almost 1,500 deaths were recorded from 2012 to 2022, including 160 children aged from birth to 14.
Homeless Death Rate Jumps Over 60 Percent in a Decade
A woman begging in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 30, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
11/27/2024|Updated: 11/27/2024
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Homeless people face a significantly higher risk of dying, particularly from accidental poisoning and suicide, compared to the general population, according to a new study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

The study found that they die much younger than most Australians, with mortality among this group rising by 63 percent over the past decade.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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