CDC data show that homeless people who are living with HIV have poorer health than those with stable housing. In one study we looked at the housing status of almost 8,000 people with HIV or AIDS in 19 US states and cities. About 4% of these people living with HIV were homeless at the time they were interviewed. Compared to those who were stably housed, homeless people were . .  .

Reference: Kidder, D. P., Wolitski, R. J., Campsmith, M. L., & Nakamura, G. V. (2007).  Health status, health care use, and medication adherence in homeless and housed people living with HIV.  American Journal of Public Health, 97, 2238-2245.