Although a vaccine against hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been available since 1982, the
prevalence of adults with chronic HBV infection in sub-Saharan Africa and East Asia is still …

Suicide is a global public health concern that affects all echelons of society, albeit not
equally so. Compared with adults in the general population, incarcerated offenders are at …

(1) Background: The emergency linked to the spread of COVID-19 in Italy has led to
inevitable consequences on the penitentiary system. The risks of this emergency in prisons …

(1) Background: The Italian Constitutional Court's decision n. 99/2019 abolished the
distinction between physical and psychological health care in the Italian prison system …

Physical activity and healthy diets are determinants of the health of convicts who are
deprived of freedom. However, little research has focused on these two aspects …

Many factors appear to contribute to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
among incarcerated women. Imprisonment is associated with a bodyweight gain and an …

Objective: To investigate the scientific evidence on the most frequent risk factors for
cardiovascular disease in persons deprived of their liberty. Methods: An integrative literature …

Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) and hyposalivation have been reported as
extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Our study evaluated the …

Background and Objective: The presence of multiple chronic diseases is associated with an
increase in mortality when related to COVID-19 infection. The aims of our study were:(i) to …

Purpose Mental health interventions for Italian prisoners with mental disorders remain a
problematic issue, despite radical changes in general psychiatric care and a 2008 major …