Traumatic brain injury in prisons and jails; an unrecognized problem

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Traumatic brain injury in prisons and jails; an unrecognized problem

Published Date:

2007

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.), Division of Injury Response.

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Description:

"Many people in prisons and jails are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related problems that complicate their management and treatment while they are incarcerated. Because most prisoners will be released, these problems will also pose challenges when they return to the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes TBI in prisons and jails as an important public health problem." - p. [1]

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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