History of Incarceration and Its Association With Geriatric and Chronic Health Outcomes in Older Adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although incarcerated older adults experience higher rates of chronic disease and geriatric syndromes, it is unknown whether community-dwelling older adults with a history of incarceration are also at risk for worse health outcomes.

Objective

To evaluate the association between a history of incarceration and health outcomes, including chronic health conditions and geriatric syndromes, in older age.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study using population-based data from the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study included US community-dwelling adults aged 50 years or older who completed the 2012 or 2014 survey waves assessing self-reported history of incarceration. Statistical analysis was completed from December 2021 to J

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Grossman IR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9856648 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature