AIDS in China - ESL Teaching

Niko · Mon 20-Nov-06, 09:29 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)

bosslove72 · Tue 21-Nov-06, 12:34 AM

Is it true that the Chinese recycle their needles? I've heard this several times.

Margy · Tue 21-Nov-06, 12:39 PM

Depends who you hang around with. If you hang around with junkies and drug users, then yeh, am sure they would share needles.

If you go to hospitals and doctors, then I don't think you have a thing to worry about.

bosslove72 · Tue 21-Nov-06, 01:01 PM

No unless something has changed. Hospital were reported recycling needles.

Mon 20-Nov-06, 09:29 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.

Tue 21-Nov-06, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
bosslove72 ESL Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Nationality: American Occupation: English Teacher Location: Posts: 29	Re: AIDS in China Is it true that the Chinese recycle their needles? I've heard this several times.

Tue 21-Nov-06, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Margy Senior Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: English Teacher Location: Posts: 106	Re: AIDS in China Depends who you hang around with. If you hang around with junkies and drug users, then yeh, am sure they would share needles. If you go to hospitals and doctors, then I don't think you have a thing to worry about.

Tue 21-Nov-06, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
bosslove72 ESL Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Nationality: American Occupation: English Teacher Location: Posts: 29	Re: AIDS in China No unless something has changed. Hospital were reported recycling needles.

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