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Although Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most frightening diseases in the population, infection prevention measures are not yet sufficient to guarantee a reduction of the spread of the disease and the virus. human immunodeficiency virus (known as HIV, virus that causes AIDS). In a ranking created by the Ministry of Health and showing the incidence rates of diseases and viruses in 100 Brazilian cities of more than 100,000 inhabitants, Lages occupies the 23rd place disturbing
. The information, which refers to the year 2017, was released by the ministry last Tuesday (27), when the agency introduced the Epidemiological Bulletin on HIV / AIDS. In the previous newsletter, which contained data for 2014, Lages ranked ninth.
The mortality rate caused by the disease has also improved. In the 2014 bulletin, Lages had a rate of 14.1 deaths per 100,000 population, but according to the latest newsletter, this index dropped to 12.6.
"By the new bulletin, we can see that before, when people came to take the first exam, many were already suffering from the developing disease.Now that rate has dropped and the first viral load test , they already count less, that is to say that they carry only the virus and that the disease did not develop because they seek a diagnosis earlier, "said the coordinator of the department IST / AIDS and
Kelly believes that several factors contribute to the fact that the reduction of indices is not more significant. "The first factor is that the Brazilian works very badly with his baduality and with bad education, it is difficult to touch on these topics and to talk with people.Sometimes, even when we give a lecture to adults, those they do not have the maturity to understand or discuss it. "
For her, the machismo rooted in the Landeenne society and the prejudices against diseases and methods of preservation contribute to the spread of AIDS / HIV, among others because it directly interferes with the lack of use of condoms.
December 1st is considered World AIDS Day. The date is focused on the world's efforts in awareness of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. To draw attention to this problem, the Health Department of Lages will organize an action on 7 December at Plaza Vidal Ramos Senior (next to the terminal), from 13:00 to 17:00. Free rapid tests will be offered to the population. In 15 minutes she will identify four diseases: hepatitis B and C, syphilis and HIV.
According to a survey conducted by the Department of STIs / AIDS and Viral Hepatitis of Lages Department of Health, most HIV patients were diagnosed
in the municipality, there are has women aged 20 to 29 whose level of education corresponds to full secondary education.
However, when the survey takes into account the person who has already contracted the disease, the majority of people diagnosed with AIDS are men aged 30 and 39, also with full secondary education.
"I believe that this happens because men seek treatment later, when the virus has already become the disease, while women do routine examinations or whenever they notice a change. health status, so they end up diagnosing earlier, while there is only the presence of the virus, but this is not yet the case of the immunodeficiency organism. "
according to the Department of Health of the municipality, 846 people were diagnosed with HIV / AIDS in Lages. The data only includes people who have already done at least one test to identify the presence of the virus in the body, but the actual number may be higher because it is convinced that many people are not afraid or looking for Help, or even they know that they have the disease
The dropout rate is of great concern to the secretariat. Of the patients diagnosed, only about 50% ensure continuity of treatment, which is lower than the national treatment rate of 63.3%.
Kelly cites prejudices and lack of knowledge about the disease and the virus as factors. which contribute to the discontinuation of treatment. The socio-economic conditions of the patient also interfere with the drugs. "If a patient has money to buy milk or comes to take medicine at the Center, he will certainly buy milk for the family." In addition, there are people who give up because they feel well and think that they no longer need the drugs, which is wrong because the treatment must be applied throughout the life of the diagnosed patient. "
AIDS is a disease that attacks cells responsible for the immunity of the body. Infected patients are therefore more likely to be affected by opportunistic infections such as pneumonia. and tuberculosis
Although it is incurable, if treated correctly, the patient with HIV / AIDS can benefit from standard immunity. Kelly explains that when patients periodically monitor and use their medications correctly, the disease can have zero viral load. studies indicate that when the viral load is reduced to zero for more than six months, the patient does not transmit the disease.
"In case of AIDS or HIV, if the person being diagnosed is following the treatment, they will be given good immunity again, with the virus reset.If you are taking medication, the patient can make sure that 39, he is doing well, unlike other chronic diseases such as diabetes, because he may have peaks of hyper and hypoglycemia even if he is properly medicated. "[19659002] O The Unified Health System (UAS) provides rapid testing for virus detection, as early detection has an impact on the start of treatment. In addition to testing, the federal government also funds the treatment of HIV / AIDS in the country. Since 2013, medicines, called antiretrovirals, are distributed by health units and, at present, this distribution is exclusive to SUS. According to the Ministry of Health, the use of the drug could increase by 42% the risk of viral suppression (decrease in viral load of HIV in the blood) in the adult
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14.1 deaths per 100,000 population
2017 In the United States, 50% of people die of HIV / AIDS
