http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1045187003700041

Jennifer Feldmann, MD and, Amy B. Middleman, MD, MPH, MSED

Search Terms: homeless youths, physical problems, psychological problems, sexually transmitted infections

Summary: Homeless youth are at alarmingly high risk for a myriad of physical and psychological problems as a result of both the circumstances that predated their homelessness, and as a direct consequence of life on the streets. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, trauma, tuberculosis, uncontrolled asthma, and dermatologic infestations are a few of the health problems with which these youth commonly present. Providers need to be the voices advocating for improved services for this disadvantaged and silent population.