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Are older jail inmates more likely than younger inmates to report ever having a chronic condition or infectious disease?

Based on Bureau of Justice Statistics data from 2016, over 75% of state prisoners aged 55 to 64 reported having at least one chronic health condition, a significantly higher rate than their younger peers. This statistic reveals the clear answer to the question: Are older jail inmates more likely than younger inmates to report ever having a chronic condition or infectious disease?