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Homeless people in Illinois die 20 years earlier on average due to systemic inequities, with over 2,900 deaths from 2017–2023.
A new Illinois Department of Public Health report reveals that homeless individuals in the state face significantly higher rates of hospitalization, emergency room visits, and premature death, with an average life span 20 years shorter than the general population.
Between 2017 and 2023, 2,996 homeless people died, including over 300 veterans and 30 former public sector workers.
More than 10,000 experienced literal homelessness, while up to 233,000 lived in unstable housing.
The report links these disparities to systemic issues like unaffordable housing and lack of healthcare access, and highlights rising efforts by nonprofits and community programs to expand services despite a $7.6 million cut to the Home Illinois program.
Las personas sin hogar en Illinois mueren 20 años antes en promedio debido a las inequidades sistémicas, con más de 2,900 muertes entre 2017 y 2023.