Jie Zhang

Institute of Life Science, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0006
Received: 09 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 14 Apr., 2024    Published: 20 Apr., 2024

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Zhang J., 2024, A comparative study: revealing the prevalence of dementia among the homeless population, International Journal of Molecular Medical Science, 14(1): 1-7 (doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0006)

The article "Prevalence of dementia among people experiencing homelessness in Ontario, Canada: a population-based comparative analysis" was published in The LANCET Public Health journal in April 2024. The authors, Richard G Booth, Monidipa Dasgupta, Cheryl Forchuk, et al., are affiliated with institutions such as the Health Information Research Center at Western Ontario University, Lawson Health Research Institute, and the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing. This study investigates the prevalence of dementia among the homeless population in Ontario, Canada, and conducts a comprehensive population-based cross-sectional comparative analysis compared with the general population and residents of low-income communities. It reveals a significant higher prevalence of dementia among the homeless population. Utilizing health-care administrative data, the study delves into the impact of housing stability on the incidence of dementia. The primary findings indicate a higher incidence of dementia among the homeless, particularly within the 55-74 age group, even after adjusting for demographic and health-related factors.

Dementia; Homeless; Population