National HIV Testing Day Has Term Paper

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The worrisome aspect however is the percentage of young people affected by the virus. In this sense, more than 16% of people aged 20-29 are reported to have the HIV virus. However, by comparison to almost 60% of the people with HIV that are over 30, the figures are rather frightening (Alachua County Health Department, 2007).

According to the officials in the County who try to convince the population of the need to get tested for HIV before actually being too late to intervene in slowing down any negative process, the "Get tested, get control" is a campaign aimed at both identifying any possible disease as well as becoming more aware of the implications of unprotected sexual relations.
At the same time though it is important that people become more informed on the way in which they can deal with any type of situation concerning the infection with the HIV virus and how to deal with AIDS.

Everybody knows about the dangers and perils of the HIV virus and of AIDS. However, few are concerned enough to take action. This campaign aims at the mobilization of the population to get tested and take action for ensure their personal safety and that of those around them......

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