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Page 10 THE CLACKAMAS PRINT FEATURE April 29,1992 Number of AIDS cases grows every day Continued from Pg. 4 hypodermic needle, the following scenarios are considered risk behaviors: 1. ) anal intercourse with an infected partner 2. ) oral-genital intercourse (oral sex) 3. ) deep open-mouth kissing 4. ) sexual intercourse with an infected partner 5. ) sexual intercourse with a prostitute 6. ) sexual encounters with multiple sex partners (orgies) 7. ) sharing needles or using a dirty hypodermic needle for intravenous drug use a way to have safer sex. Another precaution to adhere to is the use of dental dams, small pieces of latex rubber, or latex squares during oral sex. These serve as a barrier between bodily fluids. During oral-anal contact, also known as “rimming," protection should definitely be used. Studies have shown that the AIDS virus will grow faster in a bacterial environment. Since the anal region of the body excretes human waste, ’’rimming," is considered a more dangerous sexual act. ... several people are afraid to hug an AIDS victim because of their ignorant fear. AIDS is not a contagious disease when it comes to casual contact. 8. ) blood transfusions with infected blood 9. ) pregnancy of an infected woman Of course, the best way to avoid AIDS is to refrain from engaging in any of the above risk behaviors. Since this is a sexually transmitted disease, the best possible solution is abstinence. However in this day and age, we can’t preach “abstinence only” because it is not being realistic. So if a person is sexually active, he should use a latex condom. This is not guaranteeing safe sex without the risk of AIDS, but it is providing Although schools, the media and health associations have been educating us about AIDS, many people still have misconceptions about transmission. For example, several people are afraid to hug an AIDS victim because of their ignorant fear. AIDS is not a contagious disease when it comes to casual contact. The facts are simple. You cannot get AIDS from shaking hands, hugging, standing next to someone or even from a toilet seat. Many people joke about safe sex and laugh about AIDS because they think that it is only a homosexual disease. As we all know, AIDS affects every sex, race and religion. It doesn’t care what sexual preference or color you are, it will kill you all the same. Also, people may see precautions as a burden or hassle, but the fact is AIDS could be the biggest burden of your life, until you die five to eleven years later. Since 1980, there have been 213,641 AIDS reported cases in America. This is a conservative number which is growing every day. An estimated 1.5 million people have HIV, and 138,395 people in the United States have gone to the grave because of AIDS. But this disease is not just a problem in the United States. It is worldwide. From 1980 to March 31, 1992 there have been 1.5 million reported AIDS cases worldwide. Also 500,000 people have died. And the scariest statistic is that 10 million people are HIV positive. These statistics do not even include some of the third- world countries. Many countries do noteven know what AIDS is. At least our country has the knowledge'about prevention and the effects on the human body. Now if we could only find a cure, you wouldn’t have to be reading lengthy, factual articles such as this one. ♦These statistics were cited from the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. If you need more information on AIDS, you can call the AIDS Information Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800- 342-AIDS. Classifieds ■ fof sale FOR SALE Children and adult bicycles. Many to choose from $25 ea. Call 255-0083 ext. 3700. FOR SALE MOVING! Can’t use my tanning package any longer. Unlimited tanning through Feb. 1993. 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