2021
DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.6833-20
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Homeless Patients with Lung Cancer in Metropolitan Tokyo

Abstract: Background Homeless persons are those who carry out their activities of daily living in city parks and other facilities. Little is known about homeless patients with lung cancer in Japan. Therefore, we characterized the clinical features and outcomes of homeless people in metropolitan Tokyo. Methods Between January 2014 and August 2018, 2068 homeless patients were admitted to the homeless patient care unit at Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital. Of these, 13 patients were treated for primary lung cancer. We retro… Show more

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“…Moreover, homeless people face diverse primary health care needs, such as difficulty in accessing medical services and adhering to treatment procedures (Sachs-Ericsson et al, 1999; White & Newman, 2015). With these obstacles, homeless people have a considerably higher prevalence of chronic diseases and physical disability than the general population (Beijer et al, 2012; Kidder et al, 2007; Oguri et al, 2021). Previous studies also indicate that homeless people in poor physical condition are more likely to experience a variety of forms of victimization (Kohler et al, 2021; Melander & Tyler, 2010), which can cause or aggravate mental health problems (J.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, homeless people face diverse primary health care needs, such as difficulty in accessing medical services and adhering to treatment procedures (Sachs-Ericsson et al, 1999; White & Newman, 2015). With these obstacles, homeless people have a considerably higher prevalence of chronic diseases and physical disability than the general population (Beijer et al, 2012; Kidder et al, 2007; Oguri et al, 2021). Previous studies also indicate that homeless people in poor physical condition are more likely to experience a variety of forms of victimization (Kohler et al, 2021; Melander & Tyler, 2010), which can cause or aggravate mental health problems (J.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%