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The World Health Organization European health in prisons project after 10 years: Persistent barriers and achievements

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  • Gatherer, A.
  • Moller, L.
  • Hayton, P.

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The recognition that good prison health is important to general public health has led 28 countries in the European Region of the World Health Organization (WHO) to join a WHO network dedicated to improving health within prisons. Within the 10 years since that time, vital actions have been taken and important policy documents have been produced. A key factor in making progress is breaking down the isolation of prison health services and bringing them into closer collaboration with the country's public health services. However, barriers to progress remain. A continuing challenge is how best to move from policy recommendations to implementation, so that the network's fundamental aim of noticeable improvements in the health and care of prisoners is further achieved.

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  • Gatherer, A. & Moller, L. & Hayton, P., 2005. "The World Health Organization European health in prisons project after 10 years: Persistent barriers and achievements," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(10), pages 1696-1700.
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    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2003.057323
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