How do you Stay Healthy and fit in Prison

JOURNAL TITLE: Pondicherry Journal of Nursing

Author
1. Mr. S Dhivagar
2. Ms. V Santhiya
3. Ms. J Jayasri
ISSN
2279-0144
DOI
10.5005/pjn-11-1-37
Volume
11
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. KGNC, Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Puducherry.
    1. Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College, Puducherry
    1. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Puducherry
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    Abstract

    Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a fundamental human right of the every human being without discrimination. However, the Prisoners suffer a disproportionate burden of health problems as their health needs are often neglected. The concept of care, positive expectations and respect should permeate all prisons. In addition to providing health care, Prison should provide synergistic health education, patient education, prevention and other health promotion interventions to meet the assessed needs of the prison population. The healthy prison compile of standardized health facilities based on the inmate's needs.

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