The most prevalent health problems among homeless men are
1. Alcoholism and substance abuse.
2. Chronic disorders (e.g., hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes).
3. Communicable diseases (e.g., AIDS, tuberculosis, STDs).
4. Severe mental illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder).
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