Almost half of homeless men in Toronto have suffered traumatic brain injuries in the past, according to a recent study.
Researchers analysed data on more than 100 homeless men aged 27 to 81. Some 45% of participants experienced a traumatic brain injury in the past, with 87% injured before becoming homeless.
Lead researcher Jane Topolovec-Vranic said the findings indicate head injuries could be a risk factor for homelessness, challenging views that becoming homeless was a conscious choice.
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