GPH 96: Prisons

Clinical Deep Dives · Apr 8, 2026 · 1m

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Prisons represent closed environments in which existing social and health inequalities are intensified. Incarcerated populations often experience higher rates of mental illness, substance dependence, infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV, chronic disease, and trauma histories.

This chapter explores the epidemiology of prison health, including …