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Young prisoners: an important group for health research?

van Dooren K, Kinner SA, Butler T

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  • Journal Journal of correctional health care : the official journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care

  • Published 13 Jan 2011

  • Volume 16

  • ISSUE 4

  • Pagination 322-7

  • DOI 10.1177/1078345810378659

Abstract

This study contrasted the health of young prisoners (18 to 24 years) with that of adult (25 to 40 years) and older adult (older than 40 years) prisoners. Young prisoners reported good physical health but poor educational and employment histories, involvement in the juvenile justice system, and a high prevalence of substance misuse. Young prisoners represent an important group for research aiming to improve prisoner health.