Addressing the noncommunicable disease (NCD) burden in prisons in the WHO European Region: interventions and policy options

Addressing the noncommunicable disease (NCD) burden in prisons in the WHO European Region: interventions and policy options The aim of this policy brief is to shed light on the scale of the noncommunicable disease (‎NCD)‎ burden in prisons and the unique challenges they present for individuals and society both during and following incarceration. The brief also highlights best practices, interventions and policies to address NCDs and their risk factors in the prison context, while also noting special considerations for their implementation in specific contexts and settings. World Health Organization Europe