Why is there a higher rate of AIDS in the gay community?
Why is there a higher rate of AIDS in the gay community?
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There is a higher rate of HIV/AIDS in the gay community due to the fact that many individuals in this group engage in risky behaviors such as unprotected anal sex and promiscuity. In addition, many do not practice safer sex routines such as using condoms or PrEP. The rate of HIV/AIDS among gays and lesbians also tends to be higher than for the population as a whole since members of this community often don’t have access to regular healthcare services, nor are they aware of their exposure risks.
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Why is there a higher rate of AIDS in the gay community?
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The higher rate of AIDS in the gay community is primarily due to the fact that riskier sexual behaviors, such as unprotected anal sex, are more common within this population. Additionally, some HIV infections can be acquired during gay-to-straight transmission or through contact with contaminated environments or infected people from countries where prevalence rates of HIV are significantly higher than those seen in the United States.
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