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Homelessness is a complex issue with various causes and effects. It's not just about "rooflessness," but the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing.

Homelessness can be categorized in different ways, including:

 * Primary homelessness: People living without conventional accommodation, such as sleeping "rough" on the streets or in improvised dwellings.

 * Secondary homelessness: Individuals who frequently move between temporary shelters, like emergency accommodation, youth refuges, or "couch surfing" with friends and family.

 * Tertiary homelessness: People living in severely overcrowded or inadequate dwellings that fall below adequate standards, such as boarding houses or caravan parks.