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  1. Violence against women is both cause and consequence of HIV transmission

    ... journalist from the Key Correspondents network Testing HIV positive was the beginning of Margaret Mbabazi’s anguish. It never ... There is increasing recognition that violence is both a cause and consequence of HIV transmission. Research indicates that ...

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  2. Hepatitis C, HIV and tuberculosis cause greatest harm for drug users globally

    ... who use drugs hepatitis C is now causing greater harm than HIV – accounting for more years of ‘healthy’ life lost among this ... million), and one in eight (1.6 million) are living with HIV, with these two diseases having the biggest negative health impacts on ...

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  3. Hepatitis C among drug users in Europe is high but there is cause for optimism

    ... HCV epidemic among drug users in the region. Along with HIV, HCV is considered a significant health burden for people who inject drugs ...

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  4. People with disabilities, HIV and AIDS

    ... evidence that people with disablities are at higher risk of HIV infection than people who are not disabled. People with disabilities ... with disabilities are at risk of HIV , whether HIV can cause disability , making HIV services accessible to people with ...

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  5. Seven things we can do to reduce the health impacts of drug use

    ... not least in terms of their risk of acquiring or passing on HIV and hepatitis C . So what can we do to reduce the impact of drug ... Decriminalise drug use; this would reduce the harms drugs cause both to people and society. Punitive drug policy limits access to ...

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  6. Family planning conference: investing in womens’ rights key for development

    ... earth a better place to live.” Family planning, HIV linkages and the future When it comes to sexual and reproductive ... a huge public health priority, with AIDS being the leading cause of adolescent deaths in Africa , and the second leading cause worldwide. ...

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  7. HPV symptoms & treatment

    ... and effects of HPV infections vary. Most strains do not cause any problems but some cause  genital warts , while other types can ... girls, men who have sex with men and people living with HIV. It’s best to have the vaccine before you start having sex, although ...

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  8. Gonorrhoea symptoms & treatment

    ... Gonorrhoea is curable, but if left untreated it can cause other health problems. What is gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is ... spinal cord (meningitis) or the heart. Gonorrhoea and HIV Having an STI, including gonorrhoea, increases your risk of getting ...

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  9. Young people, HIV and AIDS

    ... KEY POINTS: AIDS is the leading cause of death among young people (aged 10-24) in Africa, and second leading ... globally Young women are twice as likely to acquire HIV as young men A youth bulge in Africa threatens to increase new HIV ...

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  10. Chlamydia symptoms & treatment

    ... called chlamydia trachomatis. Usually it doesn't cause any symptoms and can be easily treated with antibiotics. However, if it ... the urethra and the eyes (conjunctivitis). Chlamydia and HIV If you have been diagnosed with chlamydia you should also test for ...

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