Latest update: 29/04/2011 

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Patient prisoners

This week we're looking at health behind bars to the Penitentiary of Perpignan. First up, prisons deadliest inmate: Hepatitis C a viral blood borne infection over 5 times more prevalent in jails than elsewhere but could serving a sentence be the best time to cure this disease. Then, we'll be finding out before looking at lawbreaker lows with a visit to a psychiatric hospital behind bars. Finally, a report on puppies behind bars. In New York, inmates spend their time to train guide and work dogs.

By Eve IRVINE

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