Today the Most Pressing Medical Issue in Jails Relates to Offenders

question 12

Multiple Choice

Today the most pressing medical issue in jails relates to offenders at risk for ________, accounting for 7% of jail deaths annually in the United States.

• A) gonorrhea
• B) suicide
• C) tuberculosis
• D) diabetes

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Definitions:

Good Ratios

In education, refers to the optimal number of educators to students, ensuring individual attention and effective teaching.

Smaller Groups

Groups with fewer participants, typically allowing for more personalized interaction and potentially greater cohesion.

Competition

The rivalry between entities to achieve superiority or a particular objective, often driving innovation and improvement.

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care for another person, typically a family member or patient, who is in need of support because of age, physical, or mental disability.