HIV cases reach record level in New Zealand
HIV cases reach record level in New Zealand
Added by Discreet Condoms NZ. March 21, 2006
HIV cases reach record level in New Zealand
A study from Otago University found that HIV in New Zealand is on the rise. In 2005, 183 cases of HIV were reported, up from 157 in 2004.
The study also found tat just under half of these cases were men, who had sex with another man.
An article in 999today.com reported on comments about the topic by the Ministry's public health advisor, Dr Douglas Lush.
A study from Otago University found that HIV in New Zealand is on the rise. In 2005, 183 cases of HIV were reported, up from 157 in 2004.
The study also found tat just under half of these cases were men, who had sex with another man.
An article in 999today.com reported on comments about the topic by the Ministry's public health advisor, Dr Douglas Lush.
Dr Douglas Lush, says there is no cure for HIV and AIDS but it is preventable.
Safe sex and in particular using condoms is still the best form of protection against HIV, he noted.
"Both men and women need to take responsibility for protecting themselves and their sexual partner against infection," Dr Lush said.
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