Lasco et al. present this article on homelessness as a rising public health crisis in Southeast Asia. Given that this problem is not getting adequate prioritisation and intervention, the authors hope that this paper will draw more attention from policy makers, and push for greater initiatives within the region to address the root causes of this issue.
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