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Hyderabad, Nov 7 (Maxim News) The United States government is reportedly preparing to introduce stricter visa rules that could affect applicants suffering from long-term health conditions such as diabetes and obesity. According to international media reports, the US State Department has issued new guidelines to embassies and consular offices to assess applicants’ health more closely before granting visas.

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Traditionally, visa applicants undergo health screening to detect contagious diseases like tuberculosis. However, the new policy expands the scope of medical evaluation to include chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, cancer, metabolic and neurological conditions, and mental health issues.

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