Homelessness in Switzerland
Today, Homelessness in Switzerland is a topic that generates great interest and debate in different areas of society. Whether on a personal, professional or academic level, Homelessness in Switzerland has gained relevance in recent years due to its impact on our lives. From its origins to its current evolution, Homelessness in Switzerland has aroused the interest of experts and the curious alike, and its influence is becoming increasingly evident in our daily lives. In this article, we will fully explore Homelessness in Switzerland and all the implications it has on our current society.
Homelessness in Switzerland is a known social issue, however, there are few estimates as to the number of Swiss people affected. Homelessness is less visible in Switzerland than in many other Western countries. The majority of homeless people in Geneva are Swiss or French, with a minority from other countries.
One Swiss study found that 1.6 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric wards were homeless. The study reported that social factors and psychopathology are independently contributing to the risk of homelessness.
In 2014, Swiss authorities reportedly began allowing homeless people to sleep in fallout shelters built during the Cold War.
There are a number of centers for providing food for the homeless, including the Suneboge community center.
References
- ^ "Global Homelessness Statistics". Homeless World Cup.
- ^ a b Bond, Kate (22 October 2014). "New cold war: the Geneva fallout bunkers doubling as homeless shelters" – via The Guardian.
- ^ Lauber, Christoph; Lay, Barbara; Rössler, Wulf (22 January 2005). "Homelessness among people with severe mental illness in Switzerland". Swiss Med Wkly. 135 (3–4): 50–56. PMID 15729607.
- ^ swissinfo.ch, Luigi Jorio. "Broke and homeless on the streets of Zurich - SWI swissinfo.ch".
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