Prison Health
Prison-based detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases may modify mortality outcomes. An umbrella review estimated that about 18% of incarcerated people are antibody-positive for hepatitis C. People in priso…
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Prison-based detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases may modify mortality outcomes. An umbrella review estimated that about 18% of incarcerated people are antibody-positive for hepatitis C. People in prison have a disproportionate burden of infectious disease, non-communicable disease, serious mental illness, and comorbid substance use disorders. Ageing prison populations are increasing demand for palliative and end-of-life care.