When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise

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When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise
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Along with having to deal with the social stigma of having a parent who is incarcerated, young adults in that situation may be more likely to develop signs of heart trouble, a new study finds.

“From a societal perspective, it's important to consider our approach to incarceration in the U.S. and how racial disparities in incarceration may be contributing to health disparities," Tung said in a university new release.

Tung also pointed to resources that may be helpful for families, including specialists who provide legal support and connections to social services and public benefits. This may help with the economic insecurities that arise when a parent is in prison. Clinicians can also offer family counseling andTung said her group's findings should encourage health care practitioners to factor in the impact of a parent in prison on family health.

Questions about this may be less accepted due to the stigma currently associated with serving jail time, she noted. “As a society, we have a responsibility to de-stigmatize parental incarceration, to remove shame-based pressures, and instead address these issues with a focus on public health rather than criminality,” Tung said.

The group plans to explore connections between parental incarceration and other critical dimensions of public health, including social isolation and

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