As Nigerians would say, whaoooooo. The World Health Organization reports that HIV is the Number One killer of women aged 15-49 worldwide. In developing countries, HIV/AIDS, maternal conditions (like dying during childbirth and unsafe abortions) and tuberculosis account for 1 in 2 female deaths. They blame that on unequal access to sex education and health care. In high-income nations the top causes are traffic accidents, suicides, and breast cancer.
These are sobering facts to keep in mind as we approach the 21st World AIDS Day on December 1. After wearing pink ribbons in October for breast cancer awareness, let's wear red ribbons to remember AIDS.
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