By C1 Staff
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Yale School of Medicine study found that individuals released from jail have a higher likelihood of uncontrolled cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors compared to those released from prison.
The research, led by Dr. Jenerius Aminawung of Yale’s Department of Internal Medicine and the SEICHE Center for Health and Justice, analyzed data from 471 formerly incarcerated individuals, the majority of whom were low-income and from racially minoritized groups.
The study revealed that over half (54%) of participants had at least one uncontrolled CVD risk factor, with those released from jail showing poorer outcomes in managing smoking and blood pressure compared to prison releases.
“Even 1 day in jail can lead to the loss of employment, housing, and health care, which is highly destabilizing for cardiovascular health.”
Researchers suggest that tailored interventions, along with a new re-entry waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, could help improve care for individuals during the critical transition back into the community.
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