Which physical illness is commonly found among the homeless?
a. tuberculosis
b. heart disease
c. arthritis
d. eating disorders
A
The homeless have significant chronic medical conditions such as alcoholism, AIDs, and tuberculosis. Because many homeless individuals do not have a therapeutic relationship with a health care provider, the homeless individual may not receive the appropriate treatment. Tuberculosis is one disease that can be transferred to another because it is airborne.
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