We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials of interventions to improve the
health of people during imprisonment or in the year after release. We searched 14 biomedical …

Background Many people experience imprisonment each year, and this population bears a
disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality. States have an obligation to provide …

Background: There is recent evidence to suggest that sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
increases risk of criminal justice system involvement, including incarceration. The objective …

Given the preponderance of Gamblers Anonymous (GA), there has been relatively little
effort to explore the existing evidence base on its effectiveness as a recovery approach for …

Background Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious hidden health issue disproportionately
affecting people who experience incarceration. Objective We examined the association …

Objectives Canadian Aboriginal infants experience poor health compared with other Canadian
infants. Breastfeeding protects against many infant infections that Canadian Aboriginals …

OBJECTIVES: Although timely access to health care is a top priority, a burgeoning body of
research highlights the important role of neighbourhood environments on unmet health care …

Introduction Evidence suggests that many risk factors for cancer are overrepresented in
people who experience incarceration, and data on cancer epidemiology are limited for this …

Objectives A large number of Canadians spend time in correctional facilities each year, and
they are likely to have poor health compared to the general population. Relatively little …

About one in nine Canadians who are infected with hepatitis C spend time in a correctional
facility each year. With high rates of current injection drug use and needle sharing, this …