The prevalence and health status of people with developmental disabilities in provincial prisons in Ontario, Canada: A retrospective cohort study.

Lisa WhittinghamThanara RajakulendranElizabeth LinFlora I MathesonTiziana VolpeParisa DastooriAndrew CalzavaraYona Lunsky Fiona G Kouyoumdjian

Published in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2020)

People with developmental disabilities are overrepresented in provincial prisons and have a high burden of disease. Strategies are indicated to prevent incarceration and to improve health.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
risk factors
mental health
health information
health promotion
risk assessment