Some key facts and figures for the WHO European Region

13.5% of deaths in prison are from suicide.
14% of Member States report that they do not screen for severe mental health disorders on or close to arrival in prison.
WHO guidance recommends that on arrival in prison, all individuals should be screened as soon as practicable for signs of poor mental health, self-harm and suicidal behaviour.

Only 51% of countries have national guidelines on prevention of post-release drug-related deaths.
WHO guidance recommends that Member States implement medicines reconciliation and screening for substance use disorders for all individuals on arrival in prison.

Prevalence rates for HIV vary from country to country, but the highest reported rate is 5.4% of the male prison population and 4.7% of female prison population.
Prevalence rates for TB vary from country to country, but the highest reported rate is 25% of the prison population.
WHO guidance recommends that Member States ensure that testing is available, but not mandatory, for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections on arrival in prison; that pre- and post-test counselling is available in prisons; and that appropriate treatment or vaccination is available in prisons.
WHO guidance also recommends that Member States implement testing for TB on arrival in prison.