There are many causes, consequences and complications of homelessness in America, as explained in Homeless in America, a few of the causes are very serious medical problems, found not only in the normal population. ... And because a tremendous amount of the population is without medical insurance, where does one turn? ... But usually the homeless population has burned their past and future bridges by acting in unsociable ways, beginning with family contacts to rehabilitation residences, so even when they are very sick, they end up back on the street no where to recover. Homelessness is a v...

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These theories have a devastating impact that effects the African American and Black South African population. Astonishingly, reports show that even though African Americans make up 12 percent of the U.S. population they account for nearly half of HIV/AIDS cases. ... Among Black South Africans, a fifth of the population believed that one could tell by a person's appearance whether they had the disease. ... They exist in just about every society but heatedly arise during political upheaval or unrest (Astier, 1992). ... Many often wonder what went so wrong in Germany that an entire s...

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History of AIDS 3 AIDS: A growing epidemic What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word AIDS? Most people think of a deadly virus that is transmitted by sex, needles, or blood transfusions. Then there are those who believe that one can get AIDS by hugging someone. Many of the...

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