Atherosclerosis, or the buildup of fatty deposits, in the blood vessels that supply your colon is usually the reason for recurrent IC. This type of colitis is sometimes the result of underlying conditions. These may include: 1  vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). 2  hernia. 3  diabetes. 4  colon cancer.
Homelessness can be caused by: poverty. unemployment. lack of affordable housing. poor physical or mental health. drug and alcohol abuse. gambling. family and relationship breakdown. domestic violence. physical and/or sexual abuse.
1 The average age of death of a homeless person is 47 (43 for homeless women), compared to 77 for the general population.  Drug and alcohol abuse are particularly common causes of death among the homeless population, accounting for just over a third of all deaths.