"Alarming 77% Spike in US Prison Deaths Amid COVID-19 Crisis Revealed by Study"

A study published in Science Advances has revealed a shocking 77% increase in mortality rates within US prisons during 2020, which is more than three times the rise observed in the general population. The study, based on data from 49 states and federal departments of corrections, highlights the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 crisis on incarcerated individuals. It also exposes systemic failures, including reduced transparency and recording of causes of death, raising concerns about human rights violations and mental health challenges within prisons.