An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to protect a dead child’s surviving siblings.
My hospital treats a lot of Mennonite children. Most of the problems are caused by parents refusing medical procedures for their kids and vaccines. It’s tedious, but when it goes to shit, they run to the English and their technology.
Also, huge problem with genetic diseases due to a tight gene pool and consanguinity - incest is a problem.
My hospital treats a lot of Mennonite children. Most of the problems are caused by parents refusing medical procedures for their kids and vaccines. It’s tedious, but when it goes to shit, they run to the English and their technology. Also, huge problem with genetic diseases due to a tight gene pool and consanguinity - incest is a problem.