-Caveat Lector- There are a few links on AIDS on this page. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/background+AF8-briefings/aids/newsid+AF8-383 000/383555.stm Russia 'on verge' of HIV epidemic Some 70+ACU- of Russian Aids cases are in Moscow By Russian Affairs Analyst Stephen Dalziel Figures released by the Russian Health Ministry suggest that the country could be on the verge of an epidemic of HIV, the virus that causes Aids. By the end of June, more than 4,000 cases had been registered in Moscow alone. Poverty, prostitution, drug abuse and ignorance are the classic symptoms cited by the Russian Health Ministry's Aids department for the steep increase in the incidence of the HIV virus in Russia. Many of those infected are women, who are driven to the big cities, especially Moscow, by severe poverty in the provinces. They see prostitution as a way of making money, but often get dragged into drug abuse, too. Breeding ground This turns into a vicious circle, as prostitution then becomes a means for fuelling the drug habit. And ignorance of Aids, especially in the provinces, makes the whole scenario a breeding ground for the HIV virus. There are now nearly 16,000 reported cases of HIV infection in Russia, and 70+ACU- of them are in Moscow. But health officials fear that the real figure could be ten times as high as this. As well as the struggle to combat ignorance of the causes of the disease, the Health Ministry also faces a battle trying to raise awareness of HIV infection in the public consciousness. They complain that, with Russia facing serious crime problems, and with incidents such as shoot-outs capturing public attention more vividly, many people's attitude seems to be that the Aids problem is not as serious as these figures suggest it is becoming. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
