Houston Immigrant Community Faces Health Crisis
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- Cándido Álvarez endured a 120°F body temperature on the job and later faced a $7,500 COVID‑19 hospital bill, illustrating fear of medical debt.
- Houston exhibits a 21‑year life‑expectancy gap between its low‑income east side and affluent west side, visualized as “the arrow” on health maps.
- Trump administration has cut healthcare access for undocumented residents, intensifying fear of seeking treatment amid rising costs and deportation threats.
- Honduras is the home country of many undocumented workers like Álvarez, who lack insurance despite exposure to mold, insulation debris, and industrial pollutants.
Why it matters: Undocumented workers like Álvarez lose affordable care, while hospitals shoulder $7,500 unpaid bills; the financial barrier pushes families into survival mode, widening health inequities across Houston.
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