HIV Information
Correct HIV information is crucial, especially for teenagers. Our education system should provide all the necessary information in order to keep our children safe and sound. Nevertheless, if I ask around, I am really shocked about the ignorance and the myths about HIV. You’ve heard the old speech - “when two people fall in love…” - you know the rest. However, it might have paid off to play closer attention to the story about the birds and the bees. Lack of knowledge, or plain, flat out ignorance leads 1 in 4 Americans to contract HIV – that’s 1 every 10 seconds! Teens and young adults are at the highest risk, due to the incidence of promiscuous, unprotected sex. While half of HIV cases are found in homosexual individuals, heterosexual couples are at equal risk. The disease does not discriminate – it can be contracted during the first contact. Read more »
Posted: May 28th, 2007 under Health Issues.
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