Homelessness in Spain

Homelessness in Spain is a significant social issue, affecting some 40,000 people.[1] Migrants are disproportionately represented among the homeless population.[2] Young people are also highly represented among the homeless, some studies estimating that 30% of Spain's homeless are aged 18-29.[3] Some researchers maintain that street children are increasingly common as well.[4]

Mental illness among homeless is thought to occur less frequently than the US, this may be attributed to Spain's universal healthcare system.[5] One study found high levels of substance-related disorders, but these rates were comparatively lower than US and UK samples.[6] Other researchers note that such comparative studies run the challenge of lack of prepared official definition of homelessness, as well as few well-controlled studies.[7]

in 2015, a former minister and leader of the conservative Popular Party stated that homeless people sleeping in the streets are “scaring off” tourists from Madrid.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Global Homelessness Statistics - Homeless World Cup".
  2. ↑ Meda, Jordi Bosch. "Homelessness among migrants in Spain." European Journal of Homelessness (2010): 139.
  3. ↑ Quilgars, Deborah. "Youth homelessness." Homelessness Research in Europe. Brussels: FEANTSA (European Federation of National Associations Working with the Homeless) (2010): 187-210.
  4. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Suzanne. "Homelessness in the European Union." European integration and housing policy (1998): 197-204.
  5. ↑ Philippot, Pierre, Catherine Lecocq, Fanny Sempoux, Hilde Nachtergael, and Benoit Galand. "Psychological research on homelessness in Western Europe: A review from 1970 to 2001." Journal of Social Issues 63, no. 3 (2007): 483-503.
  6. ↑ Vázquez, Carmelo, Manuel Muñoz, and Jesus Sanz. "Lifetime and 12‐month prevalence of DSM‐III‐R mental disorders among the homeless in Madrid: a European study using the CIDI." Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 95, no. 6 (1997): 523-530.
  7. ↑ Vázquez, Carmelo, and Manuel Muñoz. "Homelessness, Mental Health, and Stressful Life Events: The Madrid Experience." International Journal of Mental Health 30, no. 3 (2001): 6-25.
  8. ↑ "Get rid of the homeless people in Madrid who scare tourists, former Spanish minister says".
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