Difference between revisions of "HIV in Prison"
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− | Another major cause for concern is the potential of the spreading of HIV within the wider community. There are approximately thirty million prisoners who are imprisoned and freed every year.<ref>http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/detail/98919.html</ref> Inevitably, a large amount of | + | Another major cause for concern is the potential of the spreading of HIV within the wider community. There are approximately thirty million prisoners who are imprisoned and freed every year.<ref>http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/detail/98919.html</ref> Inevitably, a large amount of those released are HIV positive, leading to the potential spread the disease throughout the community. When reviewing all of the deficiencies that result in HIV, such as education, protection and medical care, it becomes evident that the spreading of HIV is not only a health issue but has become a human rights issue as well. |
== Causes of HIV in Prison == | == Causes of HIV in Prison == |