The study was conducted only in Africa, but scientists see no reason why the findings would be different had the study also involved women in America. ... "If it is now proven that these contraceptions are helping spread the AIDS epidemic, we have a major health crisis on our hands" (Belluck). Jared Baeten from the University of Washington agreed, "These findings have important implications for family planning and HIV-1 prevention programs, especially in settings with high HIV-1 prevalence Prompted by the newfound study, the World Health Organization called an emergency meeting scheduled fo...

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For example, a person who has a thorough knowledge on the health risk factors of HIV would understand the prevalence of using condoms. ... Healthy People 2020 would also like to increase access to care and improve health outcomes for people living with HIV. ... Evidence Many studies have been done on HIV prevention. A qualitative study was done on 50 young African American females. ... A large prospective cohort study named "The Female Condom Study" included 1,159 women between the ages of 18-35 who were at risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections. ...

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Studies have shown that between 30-40 percent of the people that are infected have HSV-1. ... Having herpes can cause health problems, some of them can become more severe, depending upon the person's immune system. Some of the health issues that can and will occur if herpes is gone untreated are: Menigitis, a fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord;and Encephalitis, inflammation of the brain. ... A recent study has shown that taking daily doses of certain drugs has protected the mate from being infected, but is was still recommended that a latex condom be used during intercourse. ...

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Several studies have found nicotine to be addictive in ways similar to those of heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. ... Right now the government is pumping 97 billion dollars back into health care as a result of smoking. ... itive effect on American society, financially and for the country's overall health as a nation. ... A recent study showed Tobacco company's loose 3,000-5,000 customers each day, more than 1,000 die from using tobacco as intended, the rest die of other causes. ... It promotes health problems and death in an indirect way. ...

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Thomas Farley, New York City's health commissioner, recently proposed a groundbreaking policy toward eradicating HIV in the area if city doctors adhere to his recommendation. ... Recent studies have emerged that convinced Farley of the usefulness of antiretroviral drugs, citing that they help to prolong healthy lives and are 96 percent effective in cutting HIV transmission from an infected partner to an uninfected partner. ... Moupali Das, director of research in the San Francisco health department's HIV prevention section (Hartocollis). ... "The New York City health department ...

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When teenagers do not seek these health services, they not only forego the use of contraception, but they also lack appropriate health care and undergo treatment for several sexually transmitted diseases. ... Their hope is on the contraceptive and if they do not have access to it, it may cause harm to their health in general. ... In reference to an article by Stephanie Pappas, "In a study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers provided free methods of reversible, reliable contraception to more than 9,000 teens and women in the St. ... Many teenagers do not recogni...

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A multi-pronged approach to prevent the spread of the disease while treating it and effectively caring for the millions of people affected by HIV/AIDS is a top priority for doctors and other health specialists in Africa. ... A study of behavioral issues alongside has shown regional patterns in the spread of the disease. ... A comparison with health facilities in Canada & Netherlands shows that lack of awareness is also a key issue. ... UNAIDS works under the broad umbrella of UN and partners with other organizations to work for easier and cheaper access to treatment along with spreading awar...

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Studies show over 2,000 health care workers have been underway for several years, to assess the risk of their exposure to people with AIDS. ... If you decide that you need to go get checked and the results come out to be positive you will need a lot of emotional support, medical care and improved health habits. ... When it comes to your health the doctor interprets the CD4 results. ...

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However, The American Journal on Public Health has stated that, "Studies on behalf of the US government conducted by the National Commission on AIDS, the University of California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Academy of Science, and the Office of Technology Assessment all concluded that syringe prescription and drug paraphernalia laws should be overturned or modified to allow IDUs (Intravenous Drug Users) to purchase, possess, and exchange sterile syringes.... The US Surgeon General has reported that, "After reviewing all of the research to date, the senior s...

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It is possible that a 10-year old kid working all day in a mine in South America have time to study? ... It is a fact, that approximately 80 percent of all the children that do heavy work don't have time to study. ... These denigrate the integrity and endanger the health of these children. ...

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The American Medical Association (AMA) believes that research-involving animals are absolutely essential to maintaining and improving the health of the American people. ... We, therefore, like the wolf, who has the natural right to kill in order to live, also have the right to kill in order to protect our health and lives, but within reason, or we may make ourselves or the environment sicker than ever! ... Studies on animals should be for the benefit of all life, and not for someone's personal profit or curiosity. ...

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Studies have shown that a majority of students who are not using condoms would if they were available to them through their school. ... There are thousands of views on this issue, however with the new studies and advanced research that has been done, there are some answers. ... Several studies have shown that having condoms available to students in schools does not encourage students were not sexually active before to become sexually active. ... Sex education classes should teach students issues such as sexual health, sexual orientation and sexual protection. ... Newspaper articles from aro...

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According to conservative estimates, there are six million prostitutes, and a recent study valued its underground sex industry at 30 billion yuan. ... However the agencies of prostitution minimize both physical and emotional health cost and maximizes the profits. ... "A study showed a 149% increase in the rate of rape when legal brothels were closed in 1959, while other offenses against the person by males increased only 49%" according to Linda M" (Psychological and sociological Research and the Decriminalization or Legalization of Prostitution by Linda M. ... As we all know, smoking...

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AIDS Crisis in Africa Using computer technology to study the structure of HIV, scientists have determined that HIV originated around 1930 in rural areas of Central Africa, where the virus may have been present for many years in isolated communities. ... Moreover, the epidemic has overwhelmed health-care systems, increased the number of orphans, and caused life expectancy rates to plummet. ... According to a study done by the Municipality of Cape Town, a total of 405 babies will die before their fist birthday. ... The average Af...

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Gay marriages will have a drastic effect on family morals, psychology, and health. ... His health was getting worse everyday. ... A new study by two University of Southern California sociologists says, "Children with lesbian or gay parents show more empathy for social diversity, are less confined by gender stereotype, and probably more likely to explore homosexual activity themselves" (Cracy). Likewise, Judith Stacey, a professor of contemporary gender studies, concluded that, "Those [children] raised [rose] by lesbian mother were also more likely to consider a homosexual relationship." ...

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Another example of the difficulty of researching the virus is that in order for the scientists to see which strains are the more infectious ones they must study someone who has only been infected for a few months. Fortunately, many people volunteered themselves to the study and that's how the researchers were able to profile the different strains. ... One group of scientists that work out of the National Institute of Health Vaccine Research Center in Bethesda, Maryland are already using these profiles to decide which vaccines to put into further testing. ...

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. - Some Examples of Illnesses: AIDS, Chicken Pox, Small Pox, Hepatatis - Protection against and treatment of viral infections - Good health - Vaccination - Antibiotics cannot be used to treat viral infections, but there are anti viral meds that can treat it. ... - Importance of vaccination- Immunized children help protect the health of the community, it helps stop the spread of the disease among those who are vulnerable. - Types of Immunity: A) Innate/ Natural Immunity: born with it, many viruses that affect other species do not affect them. ... Respiratory Infections - Upper respir...

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The act is entitled The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 and it's purpose is to give Californians the right to possess and cultivate marijuana for medical purposes, "where the medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of Cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief" (Schaler 121) Nothing in the act permits persons using marijuana for medical purposes to engage in cond...

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The sex education debate in America takes on special relevance because sex and its related health implications are a reality in the lives of many young people. ... Anna Quindlen, a journalist and novelist writes in her article, "Sex Ed", writes, "I happen to be a proponent of such programs: I think human sexuality is a subject for dispassionate study, like civics and ethics and dozens of other topics that have a moral component.... It must be understood that comprehensive sex education promotes abstinence until marriage, but also effectively tackles the serious concerns of heal...

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In this article, she included a study which shows how nearly fifty percent of a population of woman used drugs regularly before becoming prostitutes. ... Another reason to legalize prostitution is to promote health regulations. ... However, the US department of Health consistantly reports that only 3 percent of the STDs in America are related to prostitution. ...

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Sexual behavior among teens has been studied for the past decades and studies have shown that there is a rapidly increasing rate of sexual intercourse among young people. ... It will increase the rate of actually sexual intercourse but at the same time it lets students know that the community cares about their health and well being. ...

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According to Joni Commons, a deputy director of the county's health services, "smoking pot was the only thing that relieved her otherwise constant nausea from chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer" (Maier 24). ... According to the studies, it appears that the inhaled (smoked) marijuana is the most effective. ...

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-According to the National Coalition to Support Sexuality Education, "More than half of American teenagers have had sexual intercourse and face significant sexual health risks. ... September 1997 study in Chicago and New York found that making condoms available in schools did not increase rates of sexual intercourse, but did increase the likelihood of sexually active adolescents using condoms. ... Since 1992, a Los Angeles County High School has handed out free condoms to students, and the study, conducted by the RAND Corp., has delivered an encouraging message for safe-sex advocates, ...

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A study in Cleveland, Ohio, in the late 1970's shows that fewer than 15% of the mothers and only 8% of fathers had felt comfortable enough and/or knowledgeable enough to discuss sex related topics with their children (Dickman 22). ... In Oakland, California, seventh graders are taught the basics on sex and drugs by health educators. ...

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Detailed medical and laboratory studies indicated that these patients had acquired a defect in their cellular immune system. ... Health care workers are at risk through contact with potentially infected patients and their body fluids. 3 Retrovir is an Anti- HIV Medication. ...

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