The global prison population exceeds 10 million and continues to grow; more than 30
million people are released from custody annually. These individuals are disproportionately …

We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials of interventions to improve the
health of people during imprisonment or in the year after release. We searched 14 …

The world prison population is growing at a rate that exceeds the rate of population growth.
This issue of Epidemiologic Reviews comprises articles in which researchers summarize …

Incarcerated individuals and those with a history of incarceration have high rates of medical
conditions yet face several barriers to care. Removing these barriers through adequate …

Mass incarceration is a sociostructural driver of profound health inequalities in the United
States. The political and economic forces underpinning mass incarceration are deeply …

In many states, budget constraints are prompting earlier release of prison inmates. Prior
studies have demonstrated elevated mortality rates in the post-release period but little is …

Older incarcerated individuals comprise the fastest growing demographic in the US prison
system. Unhealthy lifestyles among incarcerated individuals and inadequate health care …

Description: Over 1 million people sit in US state prisons on any given day. They are also
suffering from physical and mental illnesses, or navigating prison life with disabilities or even …

More than 735,000 inmates are released from US prisons annually, many of whom have
mental and physical health problems that go largely unaddressed during incarceration and …

Objective To review the literature for quantitative research on the health status of persons in
custody in provincial, territorial, and federal correctional facilities in Canada, and summarize …