Why do people who are incarcerated in the U.S. have higher rates of disease than the general population? (1 point)

Question

• People who are incarcerated do not seek medical care.
O The U.S. does not have a high incarceration rate.
• People who are incarcerated already have preexisting diseases.
• Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care.

Incarcerated individuals often face a combination of factors including overcrowding, lack of access to preventive care, and inadequate healthcare services, which contributes to higher rates of disease compared to the general population.