Why do people who are incarcerated in the U.S. have higher rates of disease than the general population?(1 point) Responses People who are incarcerated already have preexisting diseases. People who are incarcerated already have preexisting diseases. The U.S. does not have a high incarceration rate. The U.S. does not have a high incarceration rate. Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care. Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care. People who are incarcerated do not seek medical care.
Prisons are often overcrowded and do not always provide adequate medical care. This lack of proper healthcare can contribute to higher rates of disease among incarcerated individuals compared to the general population. Additionally, individuals who are incarcerated may already have preexisting diseases that are not effectively managed or treated within the prison system. Lastly, some incarcerated individuals may not seek medical care due to various reasons such as lack of trust in the system, fear of reprisal, or limited access to healthcare services.
