Table 3.
Characteristics of individuals identified as homeless in 2016 using the optimal annual housing experience algorithm (any CIHI indicator +/−15 days)
| Individuals identified as homeless in 2016 (n=11 731) | |
| Age group (years), n (%) | |
| 18–24 | 1901 (16.2) |
| 25–34 | 3498 (29.8) |
| 35–50 | 3246 (27.7) |
| 51–65 | 2352 (20.1) |
| Over 65 | 734 (6.3) |
| Female sex, n (%) | 3497 (29.8) |
| City of residence in 2016, n (%) | |
| Toronto | 4299 (36.7) |
| Ottawa | 684 (5.8) |
| In a rural area, n (%) | 667 (5.7) |
| Recent immigrant, n (%) | 1172 (10.0) |
| Immigrated as refugee, n (%) | 366 (3.2) |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index, n (%) | |
| 0 | 1825 (15.6) |
| 1 | 550 (4.7) |
| 2+ | 465 (4.0) |
| No hospitalisation | 8891 (75.8) |
| Comorbidities, n (%) | |
| Congestive heart failure | 222 (1.9) |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1258 (10.7) |
| Diabetes | 1233 (10.5) |
| Chronic kidney disease* | 588 (5.0) |
| Chronic liver disease* | 1244 (10.6) |
| HIV positive | 202 (1.7) |
| Primary care visits, mean (SD) | 33.0 (43.6) |
| Emergency department visits, mean (SD) | 5.5 (9.2) |
| Admissions to hospital, mean (SD) | 1.9 (1.7) |
| Mental health-related care, n (%) | |
| Psychotic disorders | 3014 (25.7) |
| Non-psychotic disorders | 6433 (54.8) |
| Substance use disorders | 4917 (41.9) |
*Within the past 3 years.
†Occurring in the past year.
CIHI, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System or Ontario Mental Health Reporting System.