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Incarceration Surge Tied to Rising Mortality Rates

6/4/2025

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open uncovers a troubling link between soaring incarceration rates and rising mortality risks. For every 10% increase in jail populations, an alarming five more deaths occur per 100,000 residents. This urgent revelation calls for enhanced healthcare access for those behind bars and in the community to combat this pressing public health issue.

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open uncovers a troubling link between soaring incarceration rates and rising mortality risks. For every 10% increase in jail populations, an alarming five more deaths occur per 100,000 residents. This urgent revelation calls for enhanced healthcare access for those behind bars and in the community to combat this pressing public health issue.