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Hidden link: Brain injuries often come before homelessness, interviews reveal
More than half of those who are homeless have suffered a brain injury at some point in their lives, whether it be a traumatic brain injury (TBI) such as a blow to the head or concussion, a stroke, a brain tumor or an alcohol-related injury.
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More than half of people who are homeless have experienced a brain injury at some point, including traumatic brain injuries, strokes, brain tumors, or alcohol‑related injuries. The injuries most often occurred before the individuals became homeless, rather than as a consequence of street life. The study highlights the hidden link between brain injury and homelessness, suggesting that early brain trauma may increase vulnerability to later housing instability.
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