Rising rates of people experiencing homelessness in rural areas call for increased WASH-access, particularly among women

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Rising rates of people experiencing homelessness in rural areas call for increased WASH-access, particularly among women

In the United States, 2.3 to 3.5 million people experience homelessness every year. While homelessness is often considered an urban issue, it’s a problem that is growing in rural areas, where substance use can serve as a catalyst for homelessness. New research led by investigators at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University highlights the substantial barriers to accessing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services among people