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
After revision: 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.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