Study & Research Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases a Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

The Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Is Increasing

The Rate of Herpes Infection Is Increasing

Rates of HIV Infection Are Increasing Among Gay and Bisexual Men

AIDS Is a Serious Problem in Africa

Fear of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Is Exaggerated

The Worst of the AIDS Crisis Has Passed

AIDS Rates in Africa Are Exaggerated

Chapter 2: Who Is at Risk for Contracting Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

Chapter Preface

Promiscuity Increases the Risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

African Americans Are Disproportionately Affected by AIDS

Homosexual Youths Have a Greater Risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

AIDS Is Increasingly Afflicting Latinos

Drug Users and Their Partners Are at Risk of Contracting Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Chapter 3: How Can Sexually Transmitted Diseases Be Prevented?

Chapter Preface

Preventing HIV Infection

Abstinence Education Will Prevent the Spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Condoms Can Reduce the Risk of Contracting Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Condoms Do Not Provide Adequate Protection from Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Needle Exchange Programs Prevent the Spread of HIV

Needle Exchange Programs Do Not Prevent the Spread of HIV

Chapter 4: Should Public Health Measures Be Used to Prevent the Spread of HIV?

Chapter Preface

Concerns for Civil Rights Have Hobbled Efforts to Control AIDS

HIV Testing of Pregnant Women and Newborns Should Be Mandatory

Public Health Measures Have Not Been Proven to Prevent the Spread of AIDS

Mandatory HIV Testing of Pregnant Women and Newborns Is Unconstitutional

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