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ArticlePaediatrics & child health2017

Three hundred babies born to underhoused mothers in Toronto-understanding the problem and how we can help.

Sonam Shah, Joyce Bernstein, Aideen M Moore, Gillian Thompson, Sadia Sohail, Lee Ford-Jones, Ashley Vandermorris

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Article in Paediatrics & child health, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Sonam ShahUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario.
Joyce BernsteinToronto Public Health, Toronto, Ontario.
Aideen M MooreThe Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Gillian ThompsonThe Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Sadia SohailThe Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Lee Ford-JonesThe Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.
Ashley VandermorrisThe Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Little is known about pregnancy in underhoused women, possibly because the number of underhoused mothers with babies in Toronto has been significantly underestimated. Using a novel data collection method, it has been found that there are approximately 300 babies being born each year to underhoused women in Toronto. This finding has significant public health implications, as these women are at increased risk of multiple issues related to physical health, mental health, child protection, poverty and safety. This commentary presents a new data collection strategy, highlights the importance of accurate data collection and offers suggestions for supports for this over-looked population.

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Adolescent healthAdvocacyChild healthHomelessSocial policyUnderhoused.

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PMID29479235
PMCPMC5804840

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