Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST J8uCR0xq. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. This study obtained comprehensive health information from newly admitted correctional inmates. Methods. Interviews were conducted with 1198 inmates on day 3 of their incarceration. Results. Interviewers found a high prevalence of chronic medical and mental health issues, limited access to health care, high rates of infections and sexually transmitted sieases, substantial substance abuse, other unhealthy behaviors and violence, and a strong desire for help with health-related problems. Conclusions. The data document the need to apply the public health approach to correctional health care, including derection and early treatment of disease, educationa dn prevention to facilitate health and behavior change, and continuity of care into the community.
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