I've recently seen many discussions claiming that the average life expectancy of homeless people in the United States is 50 years old, and that they die within 3 to 5 years of becoming homeless. I'd like to know if this is true.
The title doesn't really match the content of the post, don't think the average American is homeless. To answer your questions: No idea not American.
It really depends on the age range of people and where. I'm in California, and I'm pretty sure we have the highest homeless population in the US. I believe the average person who is homeless and young ends up homeless for about 22 months. Someone who is 48+ is more likely to have a life expectancy of a couple of years, especially in LA. This is only for California, though.
Hey, American here! Thanks for your concern. I've seen the same homeless guy for a couple decades now doing the same shit, I don't think they age. They r probably healthier than most Americans due to their hardened immune systems from constant weather exposure. Often times daily alcohol/ciggy consumption is regular for them, and helps kill bad bacteria stored within the body. Though I dont recommend this tactic its very effective. Hope this helps!
This is a really hard question to answer so genetically. The US is like the third largest country in the world, and for the most part is densely populated. on top of that it’s divided into 50 different states that all have their own laws stereotypes and values. We are essentially 50 different countries. All in a trenchcoat. Past geographically speaking you also have to ask what is average for an American? If we’re talking and pierced statistics. The average American is a 40-year-old white woman that works in healthcare, lives in a suburb, is married and has a kid. but my experience is vastly different. I’ve also been borderline homeless and lived in some of the wealthiest homes in my area, so I’ve experienced a lot of different sides of what it means to be an American financially. Based on how we make generalized decisions as a country, I have some choice opinions of my own on the “average American“
