Inmates 50 years of age or older are more likely to have health and mental health problems than are noninstitutionalized Americans because they often come from poor backgrounds, have a greater likelihood of drug and alcohol abuse, and have restricted access to health care.

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Older inmates are indeed more likely to have health and mental health problems due to various factors such as their socio-economic background, history of substance abuse, and limited access to healthcare within the correctional system.

Inmates 50 Years of Age or Older Are More Likely