This lack of shelter is a growing problem. It is estimated that there are over 100 million people who currently reside with no place to live or home. Especially because of this recent econ mic crisis we can see a growing trend in lack of home. Sadly enough it was even reported in 2002, that families and children are the largest growing sector to potentially becoming homeless. The street is not an appropriate place to be raising a family, and not a safe place for an individuals. Homeless people experience many risk that have a large negtive impact on their lives. According to wikipedia these risks include:
- Reduced access to health care.
- Very serious dental problems.
- Limited access to education.
- Increased risk of suffering from violence and abuse.
- General rejection or discrimination from other people.
- Not being seen as suitable for employment.
- Reduced access to banking services to save money.
- Reduced access to communications technology, such as telephones and the internet.
- Little, or no vitamins.
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