Aging Pennsylvania Prisons Pose Health Risks Amid Extreme Weather

Aging Pennsylvania Prisons Pose Health Risks Amid Extreme Weather

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Researchers have found that extreme temperatures in Pennsylvania's aging prisons correlate with increased deaths and medical admissions. The facilities, not designed for current climate extremes, put vulnerable groups such as women and seniors at heightened risk of illness and death.

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