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Mass Incarceration, Maternal Vulnerability, and Birth Outcomes Across U.S. Counties.

Melanie McKennaKathryn M Nowotny
Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2024)
Findings provide evidence that heightened levels of incarceration affect birth outcomes for all residents at the county-level. It is imperative to address the overuse of mass incarceration in order to support adequate reproductive healthcare of vulnerable populations in the United States.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • gestational age
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • birth weight
  • climate change
  • type diabetes
  • health information
  • glycemic control
  • weight loss