One Impact of the Explosive Growth of the Nation's Prison

question 34

True/False

One impact of the explosive growth of the nation's prison population is the huge increase in the number of incarcerated individuals who are released into the community on parole.

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Definitions:

Necrosis

The demise of cells or tissues within the body, caused by illness, harm, or insufficient blood flow.

Infarct

An area of dead tissue resulting from the obstruction of blood supply to that area, commonly associated with heart attacks and strokes.

Hgb

Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

EKG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart abnormalities.