Global Climate Implications for Homelessness
A Scoping Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15033782 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sean A Kidd (0000-0002-2435-786X, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Susan Greco (University of Toronto), Kwame Mckenzie (0000-0001-6419-8130, University of Toronto) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 385-393 |
| Publication date | 2021-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Urban Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1099-3460 • E-ISSN: 1468-2869 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11524-020-00483-1 |
| PMID | 32965555 |
| OpenAlex | W3087881506 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 20 |
| References cited | 42 |
Homelessness is a persistent global challenge with significant health impacts on those affected. Homeless people are by definition the most exposed to weather conditions and the social and economic problems caused by extreme weather and climate change and variability. This systematic review was designed to synthesize the academic literature that addresses the health and social implications of global climate change for homelessness. The question examined in this systematic scoping review is the following: What is the current state of knowledge in the scientific literature on the health and social implications of global climate change for homelessness? A systematic scoping review method was used to identify and synthesize the peer-reviewed literature relevant to this question. The databases searched were PsycINFO, Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Of the 26 papers identified in this review, 20 employed original data analyses with conclusions largely inferred from cross-sectional associations. Themes included the potential influence of climate change on homelessness prevalence, climate impacts that exacerbate specific vulnerabilities of homeless populations (e.g., chronic illness, exposure, stigmatization), and health and social outcomes. Service use and design implications were also addressed. Given the scale of the impacts of climate change on homelessness, the literature on this topic poses promising directions but is under-developed in its current state to adequately inform risk mitigation and response planning. A systems framework is proposed here to inform future research and service design
Climate change · Global warming · MEDLINE · Political science · PsycINFO · Scientific literature · Scopus · Systematic review · Homelessness and Social Issues · Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism · Psychology · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
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Association between Homelessness and Temperature-Related Health Emergencies in the United States
Patterns of unsheltered homelessness over time
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How are cities planning for heat? Analysis of United States municipal plans
Persons Experiencing Homelessness during Extreme Temperatures
Evidence-informed recommendations for municipal supports of people experiencing homelessness during extreme weather events
Homelessness and nature across landscapes and disciplines
Analyzing the CTOSH listserv to understand the needs, barriers, resources, and strategies used by homeless service providers in central Texas
An Anarchist Approach to Addressing Housing Precarity
Frostbite and hypothermia among individuals experiencing homelessness in the south interior region of BC
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Towards equitable adaptation
The effectiveness of housing-based interventions and harm reduction among adults experiencing homelessness
The application of GIS in homelessness research and service delivery
Toward Urban Planetary Health Solutions to Climate Change and Other Modern Crises
Heat-Related Health Risks for People Experiencing Homelessness
Neoliberalism, Climate Change, and Displaced and Homeless Populations
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Heat wave impact on morbidity and mortality in the elderly population
Global Variation in the Effects of Ambient Temperature on Mortality
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A review of multi-risk methodologies for natural hazards
Using the Delphi expert consensus method in mental health research
Neighborhood Effects on Heat Deaths
Scoping studies
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Cold Weather Conditions and Risk of Hypothermia Among People Experiencing Homelessness
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A geographically-aware multilevel analysis on the association between atmospheric temperature and the “Emergency and transitional shelter population”
Environmental hazards and home loss
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There's nowhere to go
| Unique citing works | 20 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |