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SP: AIDS cases among young people increased 21.5% in seven years

02/12/2014

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A survey of the State Health Department released on Monday showed that the number of notifications of AIDS cases in the São Paulo youth 15-24 years increased by 21.5% over the past seven years. According to data from the Epidemiological Bulletin Reference and Training Center (CRT) STD / AIDS, the secretariat body in 2007 were reported 594 new cases in people in this age group, while in 2013 were recorded 722 cases.

In the same period, also increased slightly the number of notifications among the elderly. In 2007, 319 cases were reported among the population aged 60 or more, compared to 322 in 2013.

The total number of cases reported in the state, however, fell 20% during those seven years. In 2007 there were 8482 new AIDS records, while in 2013 6830 cases were registered among the São Paulo population. According to the balance sheet in 2013, 1547 people died from the disease in the state, which means four deaths per day.

There have been fewer reports among heterosexuals: the number fell from 3762 cases in 2007 to 2578 in 2013. Among men who have sex with men, the index increased from 1328 notifications in 2007 to 1549 in 2013.

Effort - A joint effort of free HIV testing will be held from Monday, when we celebrate the World Day to Combat AIDS. The Campaign "is Knowing" is an action promoted by the Ministry of Health of São Paulo with the support of the Center for Reference and Training STD / AIDS-SP and aims to encourage early diagnosis of infection with HIV.

In all will participate 3300 health centers distributed in 549 São Paulo municipalities. The estimate is completed by the December 5, approximately 200,000 rapid tests. Results will in about 30 minutes.

"The invitation to the test is intended primarily for the sexually active population. Our goal is to alert the Paulistas to the importance of the test and find out whether they are infected with the HIV virus. The test is quick, painless and the result comes out in about 30 minutes. If the diagnosis is positive, it is important to initiate medical attention immediately, "said Maria Clara Gianna, coordinator of the State STD / AIDS-SP.

Campaign - The Institute of Infectious Diseases Emilio Ribas, a unit of Ministry of Health, launched on 19 November, the virtual campaign "Challenge Condom".

Focused on young people, the campaign uses social media to draw attention to the importance of condom use and calls for the population to make selfies holding a condom or with messages of support for HIV prevention. The initiative also provides that, when posting the photo, up to five friends to be marked on media such as Facebook and Instagram, multiplying the message of prevention.



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