In another case study conducted on February 7, 2023 by the Union of Concerned Scientist, it was discovered that commercial sterilizer primarily affect predominately Latino and Spanish-speaking populations.
In Laredo, nearly 95% of the more than 83,000 people who live within five miles of the Midwest Sterilization Facility are people of color, 30% are low income and 11% have limited English language proficiency (1). There are also 52 schools and childcare centers within 5 miles of Midwest Sterilization.
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UCS’s interactive map to see more information about commercial sterilizers in Laredo and around the United States.