[shrinkermd]

Whimpycat, you can add to your argument by noting that anything that knocks down the immune system enhances the chances of a successful HIV infection. For example, in Africa there are a host of prevalent diseases, poor nutrition and other problems that make the immune system vulnerable to the virus.

In this Country, homosexuals frequently use "poppers" or amyl nitrite capsules to enhance erections. These and other substances and alcohol also knock down the immune system.

With good nutrition, a relative lack of chronic infectious diseases and so forth we have a lesser degree of AIDS then other, less fortunate, countries.

[wimpycat]

Bleccch! Did you have to mention the part about amyl nitrate?

But you're right. Properly nourished people are less vulnerable to disease, and better able to fight it when they do catch something.