Farm workers at high risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west
A New World screwworm outbreak in Texas is threatening the livestock industry and posing health risks to farm workers. These workers face significant barriers to healthcare, including lack of insurance and fear of immigration enforcement, complicating disease surveillance efforts.
Why it matters
The intersection of zoonotic disease outbreaks and vulnerable labor populations highlights critical gaps in public health infrastructure and disease prevention.
The main risk of the New World screwworm outbreak are animals, and the almost $350bn meat and poultry industry Photograph: San Antonio Express-News/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The main risk of the New World screwworm outbreak are animals, and the almost $350bn meat and poultry industry Photograph: San Antonio Express-News/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images US farm workers Farm workers at high risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcare
The article reports on a public health issue while noting the socio-political challenges faced by migrant workers, maintaining a factual tone.
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