Before revision: Menopause continues to be a 'taboo subject' and inmates in prisons report that their concerns were often dismissed Menopause often brings with it osteoporosis, in prisons weight-bearing exercise may not be available to help in treatment In the UK the health of older prisoners is seen to be worse than that of the wider community and many have additional disabilities or long-standing illness.
After revision: Menopause continues to be a 'taboo subject' and inmates in prisons report that their concerns were often dismissed Menopause often brings osteoporosis, in prisons weight-bearing exercise may not be available to help in treatment In the UK the health of older prisoners is seen to be worse than that of the wider community and many have additional disabilities or long-standing illness.