Unstable housing adds to HIV risk Rates of HIV infection are 3 -16 x higher among persons who are homeless or unstably housed compared to similar persons with stable housing 3% to 14% of all homeless persons are HIV positive (10 times the rate in the general population) Over time studies show that among persons at high risk for HIV infection due to injecting drug use or risky sex, those without a stable home are more likely than others to become infected Harm reduction or other prevention interventions are much less effective for participants struggling with housing issues
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