Children with incarcerated parents are more likely to suffer from physical and mental health problems: The greater likelihood that children with incarcerated parents will experience physical and mental health problems
Children with incarcerated fathers
| Condition | Percent increase in likelihood of condition relative to other children |
|---|---|
| PTSD | 72% |
| Anxiety | 51% |
| High cholesterol | 31% |
| Asthma | 30% |
| Migraines | 26% |
Children with either parent incarcerated
| Condition | Percent increase in likelihood of condition relative to other children |
|---|---|
| ADD/ADHD | 48% |
| Behavioral problems | 43% |
| Depression | 43% |
| Marijuana use | 43% |
| Developmental delays | 23% |
| Learning disabilities | 22% |
| Delinquency | 10% |
Sources: Lee, Fang, and Luo 2013 (note 27 in this report); Turney 2014 (note 20); Mears and Siennick 2016 (note 27); and Aaron and Dallaire 2010 (note 22). For source details, see note 27.