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Is the rate of chronic medical conditions of jail inmates relatively similar to the general population?

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, nearly one million people in U.S. prisons and jails have a chronic health condition, approaching half of the total incarcerated population. This reality sparks a critical inquiry: **Is the rate of chronic medical conditions of jail inmates relatively similar to the general population?** The evidence reveals a stark and persistent health disparity.

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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?

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What are older inmates at greater risk for?

Recent studies have revealed a startling demographic shift, with older adults now representing the fastest-growing age group within U.S. correctional facilities. Against this backdrop, the question of what older inmates are at greater risk for becomes critically important for understanding the full scope of health, social, and systemic challenges facing this vulnerable population.

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