More and More Malaysians in this Age Group are Getting HIV
Young Malaysians between ages 20 and 39 formed the largest segment of those infected with HIV over a 5-year period. How do we fight this?
By Melody Oei — 05 Sep 2013, 03:54 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Malaysians between ages 20 and 39 formed the largest segment of those infected with HIV over a 5-year period
The total number of new cases of Malaysians infected with HIV and AIDS had held steady over the five years since 2008.
yahoo.comIn 2012, 4,799 Malaysians got infected with HIV
The number of cases in 2008 was 4,633, while in 2012, the figure was 4,799. The number of deaths from HIV and AIDS over the period, however, declined from 1,050 in 2008 to 702 in 2012.
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Too many numbers to process? Check out this infographic click to enlarge
Number of students diagnosed with HIV and AIDS from 2008 - 2012 (Source: Ministry of Health).
Image via themalaymailonline.comThe first case of HIV/AIDS was identified in 1986 in Malaysia
The number of infected individuals has increased steadily each year, so that by the end of 2002 the cumulative number of people living with HIV/AIDS was 57,835 (51,256 with HIV and 6,579 with AIDS), with 5,676 AIDS deaths.
And the amount spent in response to HIV and AIDS since 1993 has reached RM1.23 billion
The health ministry, upon learning of a student diagnosed as HIV positive or having AIDS, will set in motion a chain of actions.
yahoo.com"The HIV epidemic in this country continues to be driven by sexual transmission since beginning 2010."
"What's also alarming is the proportion of new HIV cases reported int he younger age group of 13-29 years," said Malaysia Aids Council Executive Director Roswati Ghani
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She encouraged students, especially those who engage in high-risk behaviours, to get tested regularly and be aware of their HIV status.
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Get educated! HIV is transmitted primarily via contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles & from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding (click to enlarge)
Human immunodeficiency virus infection / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
nih.gov
Most people develop AIDS about 10 to 15 years after becoming infected with HIV. A blood test is the only way to know for sure whether a person is infected with HIV.
pamf.org
There is no cure for AIDS. However, a variety of treatments are available that can help keep symptoms at bay and improve the quality and length of life for those who have already developed symptoms.
HIV is also transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, so stay protected and insist on protection
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