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The United Nations uses the following
to describe homelessness:
Absolute homelessness refers to
individuals living with no physical shelter includes people living on the streets, in doorways, parkades or vacant buildings,
in parks or on beaches, or in their vehicles.
Relative homelessness
includes those living in spaces that do not meet basic health and safety standards, including protection from the elements,
access to safe water and sanitation, security of tenure, personal safety and affordability. In some studies the at risk population
is included in the relative homeless category. This includes those currently not homeless but who could easily become homeless
i.e. spending 30 to 50% of their income on shelter homeowners and renters.
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