What proportion of homeless individuals have physical health problems?
• 3% report having HIV/AIDS • 3% report having tuberculosis • 26% report having acute infectious conditions, such as a cough, cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, or sexually transmitted diseases other than AIDS • 8% report having acute noninfectious conditions, such as skin ulcers, lice, or scabies • 45% report having chronic health conditions, such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer • 3 of the 4 most commonly reported medical conditions are chronic health conditions: arthritis, rheumatism, or joint problems (24 percent); high blood pressure (15 percent); and problems walking, a lost limb, or other handicap (14 percent)
