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New CDC study finds high rates of infection among young gay and bisexual men

As the agency recounted the tremendous toll AIDS has had, CDC released new data showing that 4.4 percent of young men who have sex with men (MSM), 23-29 years of age--and 14.7 percent of African-American MSM in this age group--were infected annually in a six-city study conducted between 1998 and 2000. This high rate of new infections, combined with recent increases in STDs and risk behavior among MSM, suggests that HIV incidence may be increasing in this population, adding to what has become a major crisis 20 years into the AIDS epidemic.
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2007-01-02 17:09:53 · 5 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

http://medicalreporter.health.org/tmr052001/AIDS.html

2007-01-02 17:10:03 · update #1

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I have learned that there is no such thing as a truly unbiased source. Human imperfection shines everywhere. As such, the CDC and Medical Reporter have people who are both biased for and biased against "alternative" sexualities. Are those who direct the tests biased? Since the answer is most likely yes, the ultimate question begs for an answer to how they are biased.

2007-01-02 17:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 1

I don't know about the Medical Reporter but the CDC is unbiased (expect conspiracy theorist and those with a political agenda to try to convince you otherwise).
I don't understand, are you doubting the statistics from the study? For the last decade AIDS has been an increasing problem in the African-American community. Multiple studies from multiple sources have confirmed this trend.
AIDS rates for MSM have been higher (percentage-wise) then those in the general population since AIDS was first discovered. It's not "a gay disease" at all (wow, I haven't said that since like 1987) but the rates are slightly higher. Young MSM are particularly at-risk. This is another statistically supported fact.
Maybe these studies are trying to HELP young MSM realize that they are at an increased risk of getting AIDS, especially if they engage in "risk behavior", and that they need to take precautions. Is it that hard to believe that this study is not to discourage their sexuality but to just let them know the possible risks (as well as the public health issues)?

2007-01-02 17:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by lupin_1375 5 · 1 1

For the sake of an answer: The CDC is usually a reliable source. And in this case, they just reported numbers.
You're the one who's apparently convinced that this means all gays have HIV and AIDS. Maybe, you have dyslexia.

Based on the questions you've been asking, I advise you to look into this really cool phenomenon called "a life." You should consider getting one.

And while it may be too much to ask, I also suggest trying to get your "facts" from somebody that actually has professional credibility. If you just want to make stuff up, please, by all means, do everyone a favor and go write a novel that all the Christian homophobes will buy.

BTW, no need to keep changing your nickname and avatar, it can't hide your stupidity.

2007-01-02 18:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Target Acquired 5 · 2 1

I truly pity you. The only thing you have more of than hate, is ignorance. There is a cure for ignorance, however. It is called education!

2007-01-02 18:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 4 1

Yada yada yada...you can use stats to prove anything in the world that you want...it seems to me that you have the intelligence of a paperclip...you selectively choose your numbers.

2007-01-02 17:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3 1

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