Explicitly and transparently align prison health systems with the wider health and emergency
planning systems, including transfer protocols for patients requiring specialised care. …

Historical data show that the risk of tuberculosis increases dramatically during adolescence,
and young people face unique challenges in terms of case detection and effective treatment…

Adolescence is characterised by a substantial increase in the incidence of tuberculosis, a
known fact since the early 20th century. Most of the world's adolescents live in low-income and …

Adolescents detained within the criminal justice system are affected by complex health problems,
health-risk behaviours, and high rates of premature death. We did a global synthesis of …

Background Being recently released from prison or discharged from hospital, or being
dispensed opioids, benzodiazepines, or antipsychotics have been associated with an increased …

The risk of tuberculosis is greatest soon after infection, but Mycobacterium tuberculosis can
remain in the body latently, and individuals can develop disease in the future, sometimes …

Some TB policies and programs do attempt to address the known obstacles created by
gender norms. 22 Evidence across countries and cultures shows that the organisation of TB …

Purpose This study aims to compare the global prevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV,
and tuberculosis in incarcerated adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and older prisoners. …

Background: Self-harm is prevalent in prison populations and is a well-established risk factor
for suicide. Researchers typically rely on self-report to measure self-harm, yet the accuracy …

Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common among prisoners, particularly those
with a history of injecting drug use (IDU). Incarcerated people who inject drugs frequently …