2006-06-07 23:01:55 · 11 answers · asked by selamwit b 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There are many factors that contribute to the increased incidence of HIV in Africa.
For one thing, medical care in Africa is not as advanced and there is more poverty, so people who do get HIV often remain untreated. They then have a higher viral load and can more easily transmit the disease.
Secondly, whereas in the west, HIV is predominantly in the gay and drug using populations, in Africa it is in the general population, so the risk factor of having sex with anyone at all increases in Africa.
Third, in many African countries, the population is suspicious of western people who try to tell them ways to decrease the transmission of any disease at all. So many of the education initiatives that take place in Africa are not well followed by the population.
Finally, in some parts of Africa, there exists the myth that if you contract a disease, you can have sex with a virgin and she will get the disease, but you will be cured. So in certain countries in Africa, there is an increased incidence of individuals who have HIV who will RAPE young girls, hoping to cure themselves.
2006-06-07 23:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by double_nubbins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a world full of lies, deceit, and greed. Even the war is appearing to take on a different motive! As a person who isn't white, and from observation over the history I believe that this deadly disease was perfectly placed to extinguish an unknowing race of people from the face of the earth! My opinion. Call it drastic, call it wrong. Look at the motive. Look at the continent of Africa all the benefits of possessing such a place. Then see for yourself, that no condom, no amount of sexual activity, or disdain could create such a catastrophic affect that is taking place in Africa! What will happen is that immunities will soon build in some, and AIDS will be a defective weapon. People there are all kinds of wars going on in the world. If you open your eyes to see it, then you would realize! It may be a war going on in your own neighborhood, but you are too blind to even notice! Wake Up People, and stop thinking shallow minded!
2006-06-07 23:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by strawberrysudha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they copulate without protection on a regular basis, with many partners. Poverty, the suppression of womens rights, and high mortality rate fuel this in various ways. Long story. For more information go to human rights websites and search for HIV, aids, ethiopia and smilar terms, and see what comes up. Good places to start might be www.amnestyusa.org/countries/ethiopia/index.do or organisations like UN, HRW and Amnesty International
2006-06-07 23:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bawn Nyntyn Aytetu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AIDS originated in Africa among Chimapanzees and was spread to humans who killed and ate them for meat. Ethiopia's rate is not as high as many south African nations.
2006-06-07 23:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by The Oregon Kid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of proper education amongst the peoples there. Education programs can be faced with complacency later on. Poor medical care.
2006-06-07 23:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Scozbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of education about healthy sex and HIV can be easily transmitted even through saliva...
2006-06-07 23:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by maica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be they are not educated or due to polygamy and due to ignorance
2006-06-07 23:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people don't have to waste time after FOOD........well, what else that should do ??
2006-06-07 23:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by X P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no protection and no control medicines there to expensive
2006-06-07 23:04:14 · answer #9 · answered by security 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
n*ggers dont wear condoms
2006-06-07 23:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by big boobers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋