An important factor to remember about the homeless is that
a. government insurance is available to them
b. the majority of them have a form of mental illness or addiction
c. health care facilities are readily accessible to them
d. employment is available to them when they choose to work
B
Approximately 85% of homeless people are on the streets because they have some form of mental illness or are addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Societal factors that contribute to homelessness include lack of affordable housing, increased criteria for public assistance, decreased availability of social services, inadequate or lack of employment, a history of psychosocial trauma, and deinstitutionalization from mental health facilities without adequate community support.
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