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Number and rate of cold-related injuries among people experiencing homelessness visiting Toronto-area hospitals

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Summary

People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are more prone to experiencing injuries related to exposure. In the winter months, these include cold-related injuries such as frostbite and hypothermia. The project aims to provide the number and rate of cold-related injuries at Toronto-based hospitals among people identified as experiencing homelessness during visits between 2016-2022.

Knowledge User

Emergency Medicine, Unity Health Toronto

Information

Project ID

2022-026/TRIM 2023 0950 144 000

Contributing ICES Scientists

Type of Response

Seniors eligible for OSDCP 2025