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#Guam (U.S.) 469 - [https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2016/aug/10/guam-correctional-issues-plague-prisoner-medical-care/ For twenty-three years a federal receiver] has overseen Guam's troubled correctional system, but unfortunately for prisoners, medical care still appears to be substandard. According ... Also contributing to prisoner health problems are the issues of chronic overcrowding and staff shortages in all departments. | #Guam (U.S.) 469 - [https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2016/aug/10/guam-correctional-issues-plague-prisoner-medical-care/ For twenty-three years a federal receiver] has overseen Guam's troubled correctional system, but unfortunately for prisoners, medical care still appears to be substandard. According ... Also contributing to prisoner health problems are the issues of chronic overcrowding and staff shortages in all departments. | ||
#Russian Federation 450 - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisons_in_Russia Overcrowding in prisons is especially conducive to the spread of tuberculosis]; according to Bobrik et al., inmates in a prison hospital have 3 meters of personal space, and inmates in correctional colonies have 2 meters. Specialized hospitals and treatment facilities within the prison system, known as TB colonies, are intended to isolate infected prisoners to prevent transmission; however, as Ruddy et al. demonstrate, there are not enough colonies and isolation facilities to sufficiently protect staff and other inmates. | #Russian Federation 450 - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisons_in_Russia Overcrowding in prisons is especially conducive to the spread of tuberculosis]; according to Bobrik et al., inmates in a prison hospital have 3 meters of personal space, and inmates in correctional colonies have 2 meters. Specialized hospitals and treatment facilities within the prison system, known as TB colonies, are intended to isolate infected prisoners to prevent transmission; however, as Ruddy et al. demonstrate, there are not enough colonies and isolation facilities to sufficiently protect staff and other inmates. | ||
#Thailand 445 - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Thailand | #Thailand 445 - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Thailand A woefully inadequate prison infrastructure] characterized by overcrowding and corruption. Rayong Central Prison, designed for 3,000 inmates, holds 6,000, and corrupt prison officials further complicate the situation. In a sting operation some 28 prison wardens were found to be smuggling drugs. A new super-max prison is planned. | ||
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