Leprosy outbreak in Springdale, Arkansas
The medical community is warning the public: a leprosy outbreak in Springdale could blossom into an epidemic, if something isn't done soon.
Although it is true that illegal aliens are bringing serious diseases into this country, the leprosy scare in Springdale, Arkansas probably can’t be blamed on illegals.
A report here says that nine cases of leprosy in Springdale, Arkansas was found in immigrants from the Marshall Islands.
Marshallese immigrants are not here illegally. Their immigration status can be found here.
The report, at the first link above, says:
The people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands are among the unhealthiest people in the world.
An estimated 6,000-8,000 Marshallese immigrants live in Springdale, AR. and the surrounding areas, of whom Committees on Public Health, Welfare and Labor. Deputy State Health Officer Dr. Joe Bates testified that between 2000 and 2005, Northwest Arkansas had nine cases of congenital syphilis, six of which involved Marshallese; 38 people with infectious syphilis, 21 of whom were Marshallese; and nine cases of leprosy, all Marshallese.
We wonder how many diseased Marshallese people work in the Tyson Foods plant in Springdale? How many work in fast food and other restaurants in the area?
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