County must reduce spread of HIV/AIDS
Tuesday, November 29th, 2005
By Chris Fitzsimon
One doesn’t have to conduct a thorough empirical literary research to discover that the rate of HIV/AIDS is spreading faster now than it ever has before. The Guilford County Health Department stated that the cost per HIV infection ranges between $12,000 and almost $100,000 per year; however, this estimate does not include lost wages, transportation and other indirect costs.
The need for comprehensive harm-reduction programs in North Carolina, but especially in Guilford County, is essential in preserving the health of our communities. Harm-reduction programs are strategies that encourage individuals to reduce harm done to themselves or others when engaging in activities with known health risks. These programs would save taxpayers a significant amount of money and also reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, simply because HIV education and prevention interventions will be implemented at the community level. (more…)
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