"Rising Homelessness Fatality Rates in California"

A recent study found that the mortality rate for homeless individuals in California more than tripled between 2011 and 2020, with overdoses being a major cause of death. Other contributing factors include lack of access to preventative medical care, exposure to extreme weather, and an aging homeless population. The study highlights the urgent need for state and local efforts to combat the crisis, emphasizing the potential to prevent many of these deaths by providing housing for homeless individuals.