The impact of the United Nations "Healthy Prisons" initiative has highlighted the importance of health and health promotion in incarcerated populations. This in

The impact of the United Nations "Healthy Prisons" initiative has highlighted the importance of health and health promotion in incarcerated populations. This in

Public Health Behind Bars From Prisons to Communities examines the burden of illness in the growing prison population, and analyzes the impact on public health

This volume recognizes and addresses the health care issues of prisoners, to establish best practices and to learn about approaches to these challenges from aro

Based on the experience of many countries in the WHO European Region and the advice of experts, this guide outlines some of the steps prison systems should take