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Linkages Between Incarceration and Health.
Michael Massoglia1, Brianna Remster2
11 Department of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|May 7, 2019
Summary
Incarceration significantly impacts physical health, leading to diverse conditions and mortality. Addressing prison environments and post-release care is crucial for mitigating these adverse health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- The US penal system has expanded dramatically over 4 decades.
- This expansion has led to a rise in adverse health conditions among incarcerated individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on incarceration and physical health.
- To explore explanations for these health associations.
- To suggest improvements in prison conditions and medical care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of immediate and lasting associations between incarceration and physical health.
- Discussion of potential explanations (stress, contagion, social integration/reintegration).
Main Results:
- Incarceration is linked to diverse health conditions, including impaired health functioning, infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and increased mortality.
- Explanations involve stress, disease transmission within correctional facilities, and challenges during social reintegration.
Conclusions:
- Combining medical and social science research can enhance understanding of incarceration's health impacts.
- Improving prison conditions and post-release medical care can reduce negative health associations.
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