A comprehensive assessment of health hazards faced by people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Denver, Colorado (October – November 2023)

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• The study aims to identify health hazards faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and evaluate interventions to mitigate them.
• Developed a framework for health agencies to assess health hazards in encampments.
• Gathered data on sanitation access and hazard concerns from two different settings.
• Analyzed differences in health concerns between encampment residents and those with better access.
• Residents with access to improved sanitation reported fewer health hazard concerns.
• Both encampment settings still presented significant health hazards, highlighting ongoing risks.
• The findings underscore the necessity for effective interventions to enhance conditions.