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The situation of inmates in Poland between 2002 and 2023, considering healthcare, health-promoting behavior, and well-being maintenance
1
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze,
Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
2
Department of Dental Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Corresponding author
Agata Trzcionka
Katedra i Zakład Stomatologii Zachowawczej z Endodoncją, Wydział Nauk Medycznych w Zabrzu ŚUM, pl. Akademicki 17, 41-902 Bytom
Katedra i Zakład Stomatologii Zachowawczej z Endodoncją, Wydział Nauk Medycznych w Zabrzu ŚUM, pl. Akademicki 17, 41-902 Bytom
Ann. Acad. Med. Siles. 2025;79:331-343
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Protecting health is a priority for every modern democratic country. No one should be discriminated against in any sphere of life, obligating the national authorities to protect all citizens. The aim of the study is to assess the health condition and healthcare needs of prison inmates in light of the costs of prisoners’ maintenance (including expenses for healthcare) over the course of 20 years, from 2002 to 2023.
Material and methods:
The methods were analysis and synthesis of source material obtained from Statistics Poland, the central statistics authority. The results are presented with descriptive and comparative methods of statistical analysis.
Results:
We observed increases in the number of natural deaths, reported addictions (to medications and alcohol), psychiatric consultations (resulting in fewer acts of self-aggression), and declarations of addiction (resulting in more prisoners being identified and treated).
Conclusions:
We concluded that there is a need to improve medical care in prisons.
Protecting health is a priority for every modern democratic country. No one should be discriminated against in any sphere of life, obligating the national authorities to protect all citizens. The aim of the study is to assess the health condition and healthcare needs of prison inmates in light of the costs of prisoners’ maintenance (including expenses for healthcare) over the course of 20 years, from 2002 to 2023.
Material and methods:
The methods were analysis and synthesis of source material obtained from Statistics Poland, the central statistics authority. The results are presented with descriptive and comparative methods of statistical analysis.
Results:
We observed increases in the number of natural deaths, reported addictions (to medications and alcohol), psychiatric consultations (resulting in fewer acts of self-aggression), and declarations of addiction (resulting in more prisoners being identified and treated).
Conclusions:
We concluded that there is a need to improve medical care in prisons.
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