Should Homeless People Worry About Their Own Health

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Not to mention, but when the homeless don’t have showers, toilets, sinks, and beds, their mind can lead to becoming lazy about their own health. Research has shown that over 80% of homeless people don’t shower, brush their teeth, wash their hands before they eat, and have reported being very sleep deprived. The other 20% of homeless people using public restrooms and showers. Some of the 20% are just considered homeless because they live in a car. Back to the 80% of homeless people; these people can conjure skin diseases from not showering, contract tar and gingivitis in their mouth. Not only should homeless people worry about their own health, but they should worry about the health of the environment that they put themselves in. Especially

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