The prevalence of mental illness in incarcerated populations is estimated to be quite high. For example, when examining this issue in New York and Maryland jails, Steadman and colleagues (2009)found that ____________ of male inmates and ______________ of female inmates present with severe mental illness.

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Steadman and colleagues (2009) found that 14.5% of male inmates and 31% of female inmates present with severe mental illness, highlighting a significant gender disparity in the prevalence of severe mental illnesses within incarcerated populations.

The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Incarcerated Populations Is Estimated