TO HEALTH
“ The death rate of homeless people is three times higher than the one of the rest of the population.
This figure is even higher in the case of women and young people”
LIVING ON THE STREET IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH GUARANTEEING THE RIGHT TO HEALTH
Homeless people suffer from more severe diseases and have more difficulties to take care of their health.
The health system is conceived for people with a home were to heal and look after themselves. When you live on the street it is very complicated to follow a treatment or medical care.
30,7
SUFFER FROM SEVERE ILLNESSES
20
YEARS LESS OF LIFE EXPECTANCY
31
HAVE TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE
ENSURE HEALTH
It is urgent to develop projects guaranteeing the health of homeless people while they are in that situation. Our commitment is to generate health and care spaces where people may heal and recover physical and psychological health, as they start processes to recover emotional links and they can relate with the social and labor environment.
HELP US FIGHTING A FORGOTTEN
EMERGENCY
Living on the street kills
The effects of living without protection and the security of a home are devastating for the health of people.
It is urgent to respond.
