USI: Psychology Club--More Facts

More facts - please get the facts!

Each day nearly 16,000 new AIDS infections occur in the world (UNAIDS).

A 1998 study found that 40% of HIV infected people surveyed did not tell their recent partners about their infection. More than 50% did not regularly use condoms. (The Condom Resource Center)

It is estimated that ONE out of every 100 men in the U.S. is HIV positive. (Centers for Disease Control - CDC)

AIDS is the second leading cause of death of all Americans aged 25 - 44. (CDC)

In a national survey, 63% of 14 - 21-year-olds reported engaging in sexual intercourse. Only half of those having sex said they they used condoms consistently. (CDC)

In 1987, young women only accounted for 14% of adolescent AIDS cases. That number tripled to 46% by 1996. (CDC)

In a 2-year study of heterosexual couples where one of the partners was HIV-infected and the other wasn't, none of the partners who consistently used condoms became infected. (CDC) --understand you have to use them ALWAYS and use the correctly.

YOU CAN'T TELL WHO'S GOT THE HIV VIRUS - ANYONE CAN BE INFECTED.

Above comments gratefully taken directly from Matthew 25 flyers. They do free HIV testing and counseling - it can be completely confidential!! They're in Henderson, KY - call 270-826-0200 or 1-877-428-1231

I have already lost friends because of HIV and I have several others who are infected. They don't look sick; they aren't all gay (get rid of that stupid idea right now!). This is a human issue! Please, be smart. Yes, they are helped by medications, but they are spending thousands to fight off illness.

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Last modified: February 15, 2003