Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Addressing Family Homelessness in Pediatrics: Progress and Possibility. |
| Authors: |
Schickedanz, Adam, Chung, Paul J. |
| Source: |
Pediatrics. Oct2018, Vol. 142 Issue 4, p1-3. 3p. |
| Subjects: |
Homelessness, Child development deviations, Children's health, Cost control, Family assessment, Hospital care, Medical care, Poverty, Puerperium, Risk assessment, Time, Health insurance reimbursement, Disease incidence, Pregnancy, Prevention |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the significant short-term impact of homelessness on child health in the U.S. as of 2018. Topics covered include possible homelessness prevention approaches by pediatricians and health systems via linking of families to the right resources for their individual needs and preventing eviction through preemptive legal or financial resources. Also noted is the task to design a partnership system to prevent homelessness. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
