Saturday, June 4, 2011

Why is it common for gays to get HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis seemingly more than the rest of the population


Why is it common for gays to get HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis seemingly more than the rest of the population?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered - 15 Answers
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It's always been more common among them, therefore easier for them to spread it amongst themselves.
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Anal sex is one of the most common ways people contract HIV/aids, whether they are gay or straight. It is because the anus is more prone to tearing, cutting during sex, therefore the exchange of bloods and other fluids is more likely.
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probably because some of us r just so aroused all the time so they have sex with a lot of ppl, idk
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Boy are you stupid. The highest cases of those infected with HIV/AIDS are African-American straight-identified women. In the United States, African Americans have the highest incidence rates, followed by Native Americans, Hispanics, and whites for Hepatitis. Wanna try again there pal?
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They don't African-American women are the AIDS highest risk group in the US right now.
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That's what homophobic propaganda promotes but biology denies.
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Actually more African American women get it, but what devastation said was right about the anal sex. Anybody can get HIV. And seriously Joe. They asked a question, I dont think name calling is necessary.
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I don't know where you're getting your stats, it's more common among heterosexuals.
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Because God punishes them with it.
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The highest cases of those infected with HIV/AIDS are African-American straight-identified women. and most gay people will have unprotected sex
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Ok heres an actual educated guess from a gay guy (me) Ok The reason why it seems that gay people contract HIV/AIDS is because the virus is in blood or semen and since men are the only ones with semen it gets passed around to other men. Women dont have semen so most lesbians dont have the virus. Straight people are PROBABLY the 2nd most to contract the virus and gay people might seem to have contract it more cause once again all men have semen, sperm doesnt contain the virus only semen does because in semen theres blood and in blood is where the virus hides. As for a statistic there is no certain statistic but it might be possible that gay guys can get it more than any other. You cant get rid of semen but you can get rid of sperm even though that doesnt help the problem, what you need to do is protect yourself during sex and test your partner as well, doesnt matter if you gay straight bi ect always use a condom. And you can catch the virus during anytype of intercourse it all depends in protection, you can catch it by even giving oral or kissing if there is an exchange in blood or other bodyly fluids PROTECTION AND GETTING TESTED IS KEY, AS WELL AS HONESTY LOYALTY AND HOPEFULLY MONOGAMY. :))))))))))))))))
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Your stats are wrong. If you took an overview of the whole world, it is far more common for straight people to get HIV. It was initially first ever in the public light when a fair number of gay guys in the U.S in the eighties had it, (Think N.Y) and the media ever since has pointed to the gay community, which makes it appear it is more common for gay people. In the western world, educated and sensible people use protection, the message of HIV is clear and concise of the risks. Its the straight lot that haven't latched properly onto this viral threat, and it is them nowadays that in proportion are getting infected with new cases. The press and older society members (over 45) still think in ignorant HIV = gay disease thoughts. Just the way things are, for now
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As said they don't. It may seem to stand out more because you are looking at a smaller group of people.
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certain behaviors common in the gay culture( i won't go into detail) raise the risk for these two diseases dramatically. ( nuff said)
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It depends on whether you are looking at the US or developing countries. According to the CDC, in the US, "...in 2005, MSM [men who have sex with men] still accounted for about 53% of all new HIV/AIDS cases and 71% of cases in male adults and adolescents." In many developing countries, rates are higher among women. Infections in women are a particular concern because of the risk to unborn children. The reasons for this disparity are complex. Rather than name-calling and put-downs, why not look at steps individuals can take to prevent infection- abstinence or mutual monogamy, use of condoms, and early diagnosis and treatment? Thank you, Shy Guy, for a sensible answer to the question.



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