Std's Disease Or Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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STD’S or sexual transmitted dieases also known as sexual transmitted infections are any diseases characteristically transmitted sexually (Mayo clinic). An example of an STD is Herpes and gonorrhea. The diseases are commonly spread through unprotected sex. HIV or human immunodeficiency disorder is another STD with no cure. HIV is an disease that affects the T-cells in the body which can eventually cause aids, the immune system fails causing the body to shut down (Mayo clinic).This disease affects all groups from minorities to millennials. .The new study shows that less developed countries, millennials and African Americans are negatively impacted the most.

Less developed countries have a higher rate of HIV than other countries
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This is a serious problem due to the fact that majority of the infected do not know about the disease and how it is spread. They lack the common knowledge necessary to prevent catching the disease. The disease is taking over the millennials and they need to be properly educated to stop the spread. Millennials often think they are invincible and not capable of catching the disease. Although many of them believe that , it is not true and someone should help alter the way they think.This disease is impacting the millennials and putting a dent in the world. Millennials make up a vast majority of society and if majority are infected or at risk this shifts the future. The future is moved because they are the future and important to society. Another group negatively affected is African …show more content…
HIV which can turn into AIDS if left untreated is the common STD that affects these groups and should not be taken lightly. Better education systems on this STD could help stop the spread of it in their community especially African American men. This pandemic can be stopped if people come together and help educate each other especially the millennials on how important being aware of HIV and STDS in general can benefit them. African Americans should attempt to lower their HIV rate by going to the doctor more and using protection. The small changes in the everyday lifestyle of the groups can possibly clean the community up. STDS should not be taken lightly and the world should help make a

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