Transcription of 21. Promoting health in prisons: a settings approach
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21. Promoting health in prisons: a settings approach Michelle Baybutt, Enrique Acin, Paul Hayton, Mark Dooris Key points build the physical , mental, social and spiritual health Prisoners tend to have much poorer physical , mental of prisoners (and, where appropriate, the staff) as part and social health than the population at large. of a whole-prison approach ;. health promotion and the prevention of disease for help prevent the deterioration of their health during or this group should be based on an assessment of health because of custody; and, needs. help them to adopt healthy behaviour patterns that The quantity and quality of service should be at can be taken back into the community. least equivalent to services offered in the outside community. A whole-prison approach to health promotion is advocated, A whole-prison or settings approach to Promoting with extended use of evidence-informed health promotion health draws on three key elements: (i) prison policies initiatives.
• A policy framework needs to be in place at national ... increased levels of physical activity and a balanced diet); • measures to promote mental health (for example, for social interaction, meaningful occupation and building and maintaining strong family relationships).
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