Islands With A High Hiv Population

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Anal Cancer, HIV and Gay/Bisexual Men

In the general population, anal cancer is a rare disease. Few people knew about it before Farrah Fawcett made public her struggle with the illness. Among men who have sex with men (MSM), and especially HIV-positive MSM, the incidence of anal cancer is significantly more prevalent and increasing annually. 1 However, the majority of gay and bisexual men know little about the disease, have never been tested for it, nor know that screening tests...

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High population & HIV

I have a doubt on the spreading of aids through means other than sex. Mostly , the facts seen in the internet talk about a U.S Scenario, but take the case of populated nations, where some places are crowded & unhygenic, Is there greater chance...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. HIV is clearly spread in ways other thansexual contact. However, it is not transmitted through any form of casualcontact, since HIV will not survive outside the body. It has also beenproven for many years that... Read more »

Why is the prevalance of HIV increasing among the young and gay populations?

Hi Dr. Bob,I just saw this really troubling article on Yahoo News and thought you might have some feedback on it. In particular, it's really troubling that the rate of HIV infection among youth and gay men has increased so significantly over...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This is a highly complex issue and I could write a thesis on all the factors potentially contributing to these epidemiological trends. They would include such disparate issues as biology, sociology, politics, religion, perception, funding... Read more »

H1N1 "target" population

The H1N1 "target" population right now includes Health Care workers (including EMTs, etc.). I believe the next "target" group is elementary age, high school, college and pregnant women. When do HIV/AIDS (+) people fit into the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIVers are included in the target population. The CDC's target populations for H1N1 vaccination include:Pregnant Women.Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than six months of age.Health care and emergency medical services... Read more »

Infection rates of HIV/AIDS on population

How much of the population is infected with HIV and developed AIDS?...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

You can check it out at the UNAIDS or WHO websites.... Read more »

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7/9: Staten Island, NY: A Health Living Luncheon for People Living with HIV and AIDS

Posted by bartleby

A Health Living Luncheon for People Living with HIV and AIDS
Monday, July 9
Noon - 3:00pm
514 Bay Street (Soup Kitchen)
Staten Island, NY

Featuring: Blood Pressure Screening, Mental Health Screening, Nutritional Presentation - Eating the right foods,... Read more »

Would like to meet HIV+ people from Long Island,NY

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just found out i'm HIV+ and i need help finding a support group close by. I live in suffolk county and am looking for straght/non religious support groups. Read more »

Which cities have highest HIV populations?

Posted by livesinadream

I'm wondering which cities in the US and frankly worldwide have the highest population living with HIV. I'm wondering because I live in the midwest with a rather small population and I am considering moving somewhere were the prevlance is much... Read more »

Prevention specialist Rhode Island

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AIDS Care Ocean State

Prevention Specialist
HIV Prevention/Harm Reduction part time: 20/wk Support position for active HIV prevention office in Providence. Outreach/NEP/Education. Knowledge of HIV/STD issues a plus. Ability to speak frankly about... Read more »

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