december12 wrote:
This is a fascinating article. I expect there's some truth to it. On the other hand, why is HIV in Africa about as common among women and among men?
Several reasons.
The men go out and screw around, and then come home and infect their wives. The wives are discouraagedd from refussing a husband's attentions.
Also, there is a myth in some parts that having sex with a virgin will cure AIDS.
So the infected men rape young girls for a cure, thus spreading it even more.
AND there is a cultural distaste for condoms.
AND needles for transfusions and medical care are often not properly cleaned.
AND the blood and plasma suplly is not safe.
AND some of the governments have claimed thaat AIDS is a myth or have glommed onto money that couldd be used for educational purposes or for condoms.
Lots of reasons that women and kids in Africa (and India for that matter) contraact this deadly disease.
I am soooooo glad that my ancestors got stuck on the boat and brought over here, cuz... I'm pretty my surburban Black a$$ wouldn't make it in the Motherland.... whew. I need air condition, free trade, good health care, religious freedom, democracy and satellite TV (amongst other things....)