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Table 9. Prison inmates who saw a health care professional, 2004

Medical Problems of Prisoners

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Table 9. Prison inmates who saw a health care professional, 2004
 
 

Percent of prison inmates who saw a
health care professional*
State Federal
Current medical problem 69.7%   75.9%  
Injury 80.4   85.7  
Dental problem 85.6   85.9  

* Based on inmates who reported a medical problem.

Source: Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities, 2004.
See also Methodology.

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Date Created: June 11, 2021