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A recent study by Anneliese Luck from the University of Pennsylvania reveals a significant association between higher county jail incarceration rates and increased county mortality rates, particularly affecting Black individuals and women. The research indicates that as jail incarceration rates rise, so do death rates within these communities. Notably, older Black men experience the most pronounced "mortality penalty" linked to elevated jail rates. This study underscores the broader health and social consequences of incarceration, highlighting its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations.