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Niko · Mon 20-Nov-06, 10:29 AM

AIDS is still a concern in China.

World AIDS Day - Dec 1 -

As an English teacher in China, I often wonder why the standard of health care in China is so low. There is definitely a lack of hygiene and quality controls if you go to the smaller clinics.

I was alarmed at a report I read last week regarding AIDS in China. The report stated:

17% of the population didn't know about the disease
77% didn't realise condoms help prevent HIV

With a population of over 1 billion, that's a lot of people that can easily become infected. There are now just under 1 million people infected with HIV in China. Estimates are that this number can easily grow to 10 million within 5 years.

I'm writing this article in the hope to protect foreigners who go to China to teach English. At the bare minimum, ensure to use a condom when having sex and ensure you only use large hospitals for your health needs.

Tania I. J.
(English Teacher, China)

Mon 20-Nov-06, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Niko Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Editor Location: Posts: 220	AIDS in China AIDS is still a concern in China. World AIDS Day - Dec 1 - As an English teacher in China, I often wonder why the standard of health care in China is so low. There is definitely a lack of hygiene and quality controls if you go to the smaller clinics. I was alarmed at a report I read last week regarding AIDS in China. The report stated: 17% of the population didn't know about the disease 77% didn't realise condoms help prevent HIV With a population of over 1 billion, that's a lot of people that can easily become infected. There are now just under 1 million people infected with HIV in China. Estimates are that this number can easily grow to 10 million within 5 years. I'm writing this article in the hope to protect foreigners who go to China to teach English. At the bare minimum, ensure to use a condom when having sex and ensure you only use large hospitals for your health needs. Tania I. J. (English Teacher, China) Attached Images To view attachments in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.