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LA County Jail Deaths Linked to Longer Stays, UCLA Study Finds
Key Takeaways
- Most deaths in LA County Jail occur after weeks of incarceration, not immediately after arrest.
- Mortality and substance-related deaths increased from 2008 to 2023, peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- More than two-thirds of those who died were held pretrial, without conviction.
- Chronic conditions like heart disease are significant causes of death, indicating inadequate healthcare.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com