Abstract
The unfolding public health crisis of transitional homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: A psychodermatologic perspective
Highlights
Sir, Homelessness is a mounting worldwide public health concern
According to the 2011 census, 449,761 families in India live in open spaces, such as on pavements, under flyovers and staircases, in places of worship, and on railway platforms, with a significant proportion of them living in urban areas [1]
Migration from rural to urban areas in search of employment is considered an important reason for the significantly higher growth of the homeless population in Indian cities when compared to the rural areas [2]
Summary
Homelessness is a mounting worldwide public health concern. According to the 2011 census, 449,761 families in India live in open spaces, such as on pavements, under flyovers and staircases, in places of worship, and on railway platforms, with a significant proportion of them living in urban areas [1]. Corresponding author: Dr Bishurul Hafi, E-mail: bishuru@gmail.com Homelessness is a mounting worldwide public health concern.
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