Table II.
Results from bivariate analyses showing relationship between young people’s age at first incarceration and the adult health outcomes of adult general health, adult functional limitations, adult depressive symptoms, and adult suicidality
| Age at first incarceration | Worse adult general healtha | Adult functional limitations (climbing stairs) | Adult depressive symptoms | Adult suicidality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First incarceration at age 7–13 (%) | 21.1 | 16.9 | 37.7 | 28.1 |
| First incarceration at age 14–32 (%) | 13.0 | 8.4 | 23.7 | 10.1 |
| Never incarcerated (%) | 8.4 | 5.9 | 14.9 | 6.5 |
| p-Value | < 0.001 | 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
Notes: n = 14,689. Percentages are weighted to account for survey design. Variables are constructed from Add Health Wave IV survey data.
a
”Worse general health” refers to self-report of poor or fair health compared to excellent, very good, or good. p-Values are for χ2-tests; italic p-values indicate statistical significance