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Study Calls HIV in D.C. A 'Modern Epidemic'
Washington Post ^
| November 26, 2007
| Susan Levine
Posted on 11/26/2007 9:39:55 AM PST by Malone LaVeigh
The first statistics ever amassed on HIV in the District, released today in a sweeping report, reveal "a modern epidemic" remarkable for its size, complexity and reach into all parts of the city.
The numbers most starkly illustrate HIV's impact on the African American community. More than 80 percent of the 3,269 HIV cases identified between 2001 and 2006 were among black men, women and adolescents. Among women who tested positive, a rising percentage of local cases, nine of 10 were African American.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: dc; hiv
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The District's AIDS rate is the worst of any city in the country, nearly twice the rate in New York and more than four times the incidence in Detroit, and it has been climbing faster than that of many jurisdictions.
To: Malone LaVeigh
Its just like Africa. Blacks receive less attention from the Democrats than Gays. That's their reward for remaining on the Plantation.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:41:15 AM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
To: Malone LaVeigh
More than 80 percent of the 3,269 HIV cases identified between 2001 and 2006 were among black men, women and adolescents. What per-cent does the black population of D.C. comprise?
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:43:09 AM PST
by
Graybeard58
( Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: Malone LaVeigh
Could someone remind me...how is AIDS transmitted? Is it by inadequate hand-washing? No,that’s colds and flu. Is it by failing to wash lettuce,tomatoes,etc before making a salad? No,that’s “the runs”.Is it by......
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:44:01 AM PST
by
Gay State Conservative
(Wanna see how bad it can get? Elect Hillary and find out.)
To: Graybeard58
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:44:24 AM PST
by
ConservativeMajority
(If war isn't the answer, you're asking the wrong question.)
To: Gay State Conservative
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:45:36 AM PST
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: Malone LaVeigh
Socialized medicine is going to give more and more to people that contribute less and less.
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:47:38 AM PST
by
DungeonMaster
(WELL I SPEAK LOUD, AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK, AND I USE IT TOO!)
To: Graybeard58
The story should actually measure the epidemic using John Kerry supporters. Voters in Washington, DC cast 89.7% of their ballots for the Democrat in 2004.
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:47:50 AM PST
by
ConservativeMajority
(If war isn't the answer, you're asking the wrong question.)
To: Gay State Conservative
I’ve always understood AIDS to be transmitted by not caring enough or not wearing a ribbon on AIDS day... I could be wrong.
To: ConservativeMajority
Headline: HIV/AIDS Infections Epidemic Among Kerry Supporters
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:49:52 AM PST
by
ConservativeMajority
(If war isn't the answer, you're asking the wrong question.)
To: Malone LaVeigh
As long as “what goes on in DC. stays in DC”, who cares?
People who get HIV most often get it because of their own choices...
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:50:50 AM PST
by
babygene
(Never look into the laser with your last good eye...)
To: Malone LaVeigh
"a modern moral epidemic"Fixed.
To: Gay State Conservative
The first symptom is a pounding in the arse.
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:52:32 AM PST
by
Graybeard58
( Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Graybeard58
You made me spill my coffee!! ;>)
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posted on
11/26/2007 9:57:30 AM PST
by
Gator113
To: Malone LaVeigh
Why don't people post with a decent excerpt anymore? You do know you can post 300 words of this don't you? Try snipping the more profound parts so we don't all have to go to the Washington comPost.
But here is the real problem with the "War on AIDS":
Given the scope of HIV and AIDS in the District, health leaders say they can't focus on just one aspect of the disease or one at-risk group.
"We don't have the luxury of only picking one," Hader said. "We have the imperative to do it all."
Can't focus on the homo, needle-using minorites I'm afraid.
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11/26/2007 9:59:44 AM PST
by
subterfuge
(HILLARY IS: She who must NOT be Dismayed)
To: subterfuge
“leaders say they can’t focus on just one aspect of the disease or one at-risk group.
“We don’t have the luxury of only picking one,” Hader said. “We have the imperative to do it all.”
Its everybody’s fault. I wonder if the numbers are overinflated as much as the UN numbers are.
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posted on
11/26/2007 10:13:13 AM PST
by
edcoil
(Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
To: Malone LaVeigh
Low tax rates and inadequate school lunch programs spread HIV, but this is distinct from full-blown AIDS. AIDS is caused by cuts in funding for midnight basketball games.
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posted on
11/26/2007 10:18:13 AM PST
by
gaijin
To: Malone LaVeigh
This D. C. epidemic is another good reason to give the District the status of a state with two Democrat senators. That way, more tax dollars can be funneled there to care for the victims.
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posted on
11/26/2007 11:03:56 AM PST
by
RicocheT
To: All
You’re all wrong. Abstinence education spreads HIV.
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posted on
11/26/2007 11:07:01 AM PST
by
Campion
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