Both groups, people with mental
illnesses and those who are incarnated represent an important population
group for issues of infectious diseases. Both groups are stigmatized and
largely go forgotten by the general public. The general public would
rather not recognize the needs of either group. However, people from
both groups do return to and become productive members of society. They
live next door to many of us. The rate of infection amongst both groups
is higher than the general population and represents a major concern for
society. Society tends to disregard many of their needs and concerns. In
many instances, these institutions represent nothing more than breeding
grounds for infectious diseases-and this should be a concern to
everyone. This issue of infectious diseases is not about these groups of
people deserve these illness because of their lack of awareness or their
inability to comprehend their situation-the concern should be on how we
can provide either group with adequate treatment and education-for their
future return to society.
The PATRICK CRUSADE is a human rights
organization dedicated to the protection of human rights for all people. We
believe human rights should be real for everyone simply because they are human
beings.
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