Introduction. Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases involving progressive weakness and degeneration of the muscles that control movement. In some forms of MD, the heart muscles and other involuntary muscles, as well as other organs, are affected.
According to the Attorney General's 2001 report, an estimated 14,000 people are trafficked into the United States each year, although, again because trafficking is illegal, accurate statistics are difficult to compile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Human Trafficking. 1  12.3 million adults and children are in forced labor and/or forced prostitution around the world. 2  600,000-800,000 people are trafficked across international borders each year. 3  14,500-17,500 of those international victims enter the United States. Almost 25% of those international victims end up in the Southeastern United States. Between 100,000-300,000 minors are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation. What kinds of cases are we seeing in North Carolina? We have seen all kinds of human trafficking cases in North Carolina.