Did you know that during sex, HIV is usually more easily transmitted from the male to the female than the other way around? Preventing the transmission of HIV begins with knowing the facts and having the right information on hand. The Canadian AIDS Society is pleased to offer with the HIV Prevention Toolkit for Young […]
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HIV testing and early diagnosis offer several benefits; they can allow people to access the treatment, care, information and support they need to live long and healthy lives, and to protect themselves and others from (re)infection. This being the case, it is currently estimated that a quarter of HIV positive individuals in Canada are unaware
Women make up a growing proportion of people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS in Canada. In 2009, women accounted for 26.2% of all HIV positive test results in the country, a significant increase in comparison to the rate of 11.7% prior to 1999 (1). While all women are potentially at risk for HIV
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