The Long Arm of Incarceration: Incarceration History and Mortality Risk in a Nationally Representative Cohort of Older US Adults, 2012-2022.

Key Points

• This research examines the impact of incarceration history on mortality rates among older US adults.
• Analyzed data from a nationally representative cohort of older adults (2012-2022)
• Assessed mortality risk in relation to incarceration history
• Utilized statistical methods to determine the relationship between incarceration and health outcomes.
• Incarceration history was linked to a significantly higher mortality risk among older adults
• Adjusted hazard ratios indicated a clear increase in risk, highlighting the long-term implications of imprisonment