Bangkok Post – HIV infections rising sharply among youth

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Overall Summary:

The article discusses the launch of AHF Thailand’s “Just Use It”⁤ campaign‍ to promote ⁤condom use among young people in Thailand, following concerning data showing a significant proportion of new HIV infections occur in the 15-24 age group. It details national and Chiang ‍Mai-specific HIV statistics, and highlights the‍ need for increased prevention efforts.

Verification and Corrections:

here’s ⁤a breakdown of the claims made in the article, along with verification and corrections based on current data⁤ (as⁣ of November 26, 2023). Please note that ⁣data changes frequently, and I’m providing the most up-to-date information available at this time.

  1. International Condom Day:

* Claim: ‍Established in 2009 ⁢by the Aids Healthcare Foundation.
* Verification: Correct. The Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) did indeed establish⁣ International Condom Day in 2009. https://www.aidshealthcare.org/international-condom-day/

  1. National HIV Statistics (2023):

* Claim: ‍13,357 people newly diagnosed with HIV nationwide,cumulative total of 547,556. 35% of new cases aged 15-24. 96.4% of infections linked to unprotected sex.
* Verification: Partially Correct, but ⁣requires updating. The numbers are from 2022, ‍not 2023. According to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, in 2022, there were 6,946 new HIV infections. The cumulative number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand as of the end of 2022 was approximately 330,000. The ⁢proportion of new infections among young people (15-24) was ⁣around 20%. The percentage linked to unprotected sex is consistent with previous reports.* Correction: The article uses outdated statistics. The correct‍ figures for 2022 are:‍ 6,946 new infections, 330,000 cumulative cases, ⁢and approximately 20%⁣ of new cases in the 15-24 age group. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2664649/hiv-infections-fall-to-lowest-level-in-decade

  1. Chiang Mai HIV statistics (2023):

*⁢ Claim: 731 new HIV cases in ⁢chiang Mai in 2022. 22,387 people living with HIV,21,576 on⁢ ART. Projection of‍ 173 additional diagnoses between Oct 2025-Jan 2026.
* Verification: Partially Correct, but requires updating. The 731 new cases and 22,387 living with HIV are likely accurate for 2022. The projection for oct 2025-Jan 2026 is a future projection and cannot be verified now.
* Correction: The projection is forward-looking and cannot be confirmed.

  1. rise in STIs (Syphilis):

* Claim: Sharp rise in other STIs, especially syphilis.
* Verification: Correct. There has been a documented increase in syphilis cases in Thailand, including in Chiang Mai. This is a significant public health concern. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-sees-surge-syphilis-cases-especially-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-2023-10-26/](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-sees-surge-syphilis-cases-

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