Incidence of all-cause mortality in prisons: research protocol for a global registry study and systematic literature review with meta-regression analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People in prison experience disproportionate health burdens compared with community-based populations, including elevated rates of infectious and non-communicable diseases, mental illness and substance use disorders. Previous studies have consistently shown increased rates of mortality following release from incarceration, particularly from external (unnatural) causes such as suicide and violence. However, evidence on mortality incidence during imprisonment is scarce, and many deaths may be preventable through targeted health and prevention interventions. This study aims to synthesise worldwide evidence on all-cause mortality incidence in prisons.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a worldwide registry study combined with a systematic literature review and met

SUBMITTER: Mundt AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716586 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature