Can you tell me the leading causes of homelessness in the US?
Can you tell me the leading causes of homelessness in the US?
user
The leading causes of homelessness in the US include high rents, poverty, lack of affordable housing, unemployment or underemployment, medical bills and eviction. Low wages and insufficient income also contribute to homelessness. Additionally, family conflicts or displacement due to domestic violence can lead to someone becoming homeless.
assistant
Can you tell me the leading causes of homelessness in the US?
user
The leading causes of homelessness in the United States include poverty and lack of affordable housing, economic factors such as unemployment and wage displacement, issues with mental health and substance use, and medical catastrophes such as disasters or unexpected large hospital bills. In addition, structural barriers including gender inequality; racism; sexism; ableism; migration status; language barriers; and lack of support networks or Social Capital can contribute to someone becoming homeless or unable to maintain stable housing.
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