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Revision as of 16:41, 12 May 2019 by Gns89 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The health of prisoners is an ongoing issue in Australia that requires addressing. There is significant disparity in health between prisoners and the general public in Australia.
Prisoners are generally from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background, and often have higher rates of tobacco smoking, illicit drug use and alcohol consumption compared to the general Australian public.
Socioeconomic factors
Cultural Background
Education
Employment
Family
Chronic Conditions
There is multiple health
Asthma
Arthritis
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Infectious Diseases
Sexually Transmissible Infections
Bloodborne Viruses
One-third of Australian inmates tested positive for hepatitis C. It is more common amongst female prisoners, at 41 percent than male prisoners at 29 percent. It is prevalent in older people.
Mental Health
Self-harm
Health services
While Australians have access to subsidised healthcare
In general, healthcare in prison is predominantly by nurses
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