Toward Equitable Health Care: Bridging the Gap in the Health of Incarcerated Individuals in Africa
ABSTRACT The situation of correctional facilities in African countries represents a critical threat to health due to overcrowding, poor living conditions, and limited access to medical services. With over 3000 facilities and nearly a million incarcerated individuals, the prevalence of health conditi...
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Main Authors: | Praise Oyedepo Okunlola, Abdulhammed Opeyemi Babatunde, David Mobolaji Akoki, Opeyemi Temitope Ilori, Victor Oluwafemi Femi‐Lawal, Favour Mofiyinfoluwa Abiona, Samuel Tobi Tundealao |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-12-01
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Series: | Public Health Challenges |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70020 |
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