Chronically Ill Prisoners Can Face Great Healthcare Problems
An incontinent prisoner forced to use a bin bag to protect his mattress. A diabetic who regularly misses breakfast because only high sugar cereals are on offer. Just two of the anecdotes to emerge from in-depth interviews with prisoners. UK study also includes comments on health issues in prisons worldwide.
Serta recalls mattresses due to violation of federal mattress flammability standard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Fire death prompts mattress bill
TRENTON (AP) -- All mattresses and box springs sold in New Jersey would have to withstand an open flame for 30 minutes before catching fire under legislation set to be approved Monday by the state Senate.