The White House Administration is considering the possibility of denying visas to foreign citizens due to chronic diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, and others, reports The Washington Post. This initiative is outlined in a document from the U.S. State Department, signed by Secretary Marco Rubio. The document expands the list of medical conditions that may serve as grounds for visa denial.
Visa officers are advised to pay attention to diseases that may be potential factors for visa denial, such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. According to The Washington Post, these government steps are aimed at limiting the number of migrants entering the country. It is worth noting that there have previously been medical requirements for entering the USA, but they concerned checks for infectious diseases.
A recent report from the White House Administration indicates that a visa denial may be due to the presence of a chronic disease, such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, and others, that may be considered a serious threat to the nation's health. The new policy aims to improve the overall health level in the country and reduce social costs due to medical maintenance of individuals falling under this category.