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Non-veterans with homeless histories were 4.1 times more likely to have attempted suicide than those with no homeless histories (23.1% vs 4.5%). Lifetime homelessness was independently associated with lifetime suicide attempts in veterans (AOR=3.75, 95%\u2009CI 3.72 to 3.77) and non-veterans (AOR=1.83, 95% CI 1.83 to 1.84).<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The findings suggest a unique link between homelessness and suicide, especially among US veterans. 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