Heart attack now leading cause of death in BuCor facilities

Heart attack has overtaken tuberculosis as the leading cause of death among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) facilities from 2022 to 2025.

Data from BuCor indicates 445 deaths from heart attacks, compared to only 59 from pulmonary tuberculosis during this period.

Pneumonia and acute respiratory failure are now more prevalent causes of mortality in prisons, accounting for 234 and 71 deaths respectively.

Other significant causes of death include cerebrovascular accident (65), chronic kidney disease (61), electrolyte imbalance (43), and sepsis (40).

BuCor continues to manage tuberculosis through established programs and services in partnership with various organizations.