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Parasitic infections hit the health of low-income Black communities where states have neglected sewage systems

  • Written by Theresa E. Gildner, Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
Parasitic infections hit the health of low-income Black communities where states have neglected sewage systemsA microscopic image of a hookworm egg that can cause intestinal problems in humans.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Intestinal infections take a heavy toll on impoverished Black communities that have out-of-date sewage systems. These infections often spread through contaminated soil and water and are among the most common diseases worldwide.

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