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56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?

56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?

FromFreakonomics, M.D.


56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?

FromFreakonomics, M.D.

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Oct 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Incarceration has been linked to infectious diseases, mental illness, cancer, and violence. But new research suggests it can extend some people’s lifespans. Bapu investigates the paradox of prison time.
Released:
Oct 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (87)

Each week, physician and economist Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?