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Homeless mortality data from East London
Khalil Hassanally1,2, Miqdad Asaria3
1Health E1, The Greenhouse, London, UK.
London Journal of Primary Care
|August 8, 2018
Summary
Homeless individuals in East London experienced high mortality rates from substance misuse, liver disease, and cardiac issues. Those dying from substance misuse did so significantly younger than the average age of death for the homeless population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Homeless mortality rates exhibit geographical variations, with previous data suggesting lower rates than the national average.
- This study focuses on characterizing homeless mortality within the specific geographical area of East London.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the age at death and causes of death among homeless patients.
- To analyze mortality data for individuals registered in two specialist homeless practices in Tower Hamlets and Hackney, London, between 2001 and 2016.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of general practice electronic patient records was conducted.
- Mortality data were extracted from electronic patient records of two East London general practices specializing in homeless care.
Main Results:
- A total of 203 deaths were analyzed.
- The average age at death was 47 years.
- Leading causes of death included substance misuse (average age 38), liver disease (average age 49), and cardiac-related deaths (average age 51).
Conclusions:
- Substance misuse was a significant factor contributing to premature death among the homeless population studied.
- Individuals dying from substance misuse did so at a considerably younger age compared to the average age of death in this homeless cohort.
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