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National Center for AIDS and STD Control |
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Teku, Kathmandu |
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| Cumulative HIV/AIDS
Situation of Nepal |
| As of December 31, 2005 since 1988 |
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| Condition |
Male |
Female |
Total |
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New Cases in December 2005 |
| HIV Positives (Including AIDS) |
4249 |
1579 |
5828 |
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181 |
| AIDS (out of total HIV) |
696 |
263 |
959 |
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30 |
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| Cumulative HIV infection by sub-group and sex |
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| Sub-groups |
Male |
Female |
Total |
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New Cases in December 2005 |
| Sex Workers (SW) |
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607 |
607 |
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1 |
| Clients of SWs/STD |
2959 |
102 |
3061 |
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67 |
| Housewives |
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794 |
794 |
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29 |
| Blood
or organ receipients |
7 |
2 |
9 |
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| Injecting Drug Use |
1193 |
19 |
1212 |
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77 |
| Children |
90 |
55 |
145 |
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7 |
| Total |
4249 |
1579 |
5828 |
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181 |
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| Cumulative HIV infection by age group |
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| Age group |
Male |
Female |
Total |
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New Cases in December 2005 |
| 0-4 Years |
42 |
25 |
67 |
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1 |
| 5-9 Years |
36 |
28 |
64 |
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5 |
| 10-14 Years |
24 |
10 |
34 |
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1 |
| 15-19 Years |
179 |
183 |
362 |
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4 |
| 20-24
Years |
774 |
361 |
1135 |
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21 |
| 25-29
Years |
1075 |
409 |
1484 |
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58 |
| 30-39
Years |
1633 |
428 |
2061 |
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70 |
| 40-49
Years |
411 |
116 |
527 |
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17 |
| 50-above |
75 |
19 |
94 |
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| Total |
4249 |
1579 |
5828 |
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181 |
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| * Death - 286
(New death cases in December 2005 - 13) |
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| ** Mode of Transmission
- IDU or Sexual |
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| (Data include reports from sentinel surveillance sites
and voluntary confidential testing centers.) |
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Source of December
2005 data: National Public Health Laboratory, Teku; Teku Hospital, Teku; National Center
for AIDS & STD Control; Youth Vision VCT, Putalisadak; AMDA-Nepal VCT Hetauda; N-SARC
VCT/DVD-Bheri Zonal Hospital, Nepalgunj; SACTS VCT, Thapathali; Family Planning Association Nepal, Morang; Manipal T. Hospital,
Pokhara; DHO, Dadeldhura
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Wine 'can help treat gum disease'
Canadian scientists believe the polyphenols can block production of free radical molecules,
high levels of which can damage gum tissue. The research, by Quebec's Universite Laval, was presented to the American Association
for Dental Research. However, dentists warn there are other risks associated with drinking wine, and people should not think
it was good for their teeth. The Canadian study suggests polyphenols stop free radical
production by subtly changing the make-up of proteins within the cells that control their release. Periodontitis destroys
gum tissue and is a leading cause of teeth loss, affecting millions worldwide.
It is thought to be important to keep free radicals at low levels to maintain healthy
gums, otherwise they can inflict damage on the tissue.
The bacteria that cause gum disease are thought to do so by stimulating immune cells to increase
their free radical production.
Doubts
Previous studies have suggested that the polyphenols in red wine may help to cut inflammation,
and possibly the risk of both cancer and heart disease. UK experts said polyphenols might prevent the inflammation getting
worse - but were doubtful about their ability to block inflammation completely. Professor
Liz Kay, scientific adviser to the British Dental Association, said: "This wouldn't appear to show that red wine actually
prevents periodontal disease. "The sure way of doing so is to keep your mouth perfectly clean. That's achieved by brushing
twice a day with fluoride toothpaste."
Leigh Greenwood, of the British Dental Health Foundation, said people should not think that
drinking red wine was good for their teeth. "It is important to remember that the acidic content of red wine could cause other
problems, such as dental erosion. "The best way to guard against problems such as gum disease
is to adopt a good oral healthcare routine including twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing and limiting
sugary food and drink to mealtimes."
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Yogi cleared of animal parts row
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![Swami Ramdev [Pic: www.swamiramdev.info]](http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41181000/jpg/_41181360_ramdev203.jpg)
Swami Ramdev has described the allegations as a conspiracy | A leading Indian yoga guru has been cleared of mixing human bones and animal
parts in his medicines.
Uttaranchal state Health Minister Tilak Raj Behad told the BBC Swami Ramdev's medicines contained
no objectionable ingredients and were purely herbal.
He said four samples of medicines were sent to Shriram Institute of Industrial Research in Delhi,
which is recognised by the Indian government.
Swami Ramdev had described the allegations as a conspiracy.
Bone powder
The institute submitted its report last week after testing the samples. The state government had set up an enquiry into the charges made against Swami Ramdev by Vrinda Karat, a leader of
the Communist Party of India.
The BBC's Shalini Joshi in Dehradun, the Uttaranchal state capital, says Swami Ramdev's popular
yoga classes are watched in hundreds of thousands of Indian homes every day. Ms Karat alleged
that ayurvedic medicines from his Haridwar-based pharmacy contained human bone powder and animal parts.
She also alleged that ND Tewary, the chief minister of Uttaranchal, was protecting Swami Ramdev.
Traditional medicine is popular in India |
Ramdev Divya Yog pharmacy at Kankhal in Haridwar manufactures more than 160 types of medicines
including syrups, tablets, powders and metallic preparation.
Rejecting all the charges, Swami Ramdev had said it was an attempt to frame him because multi-national
companies were losing business.
Acharya Balkrishna, the chief vaidya at Divya Yog Pharmacy, welcomed the decision and said the
pharmacy was open to all sorts of testing and inquiry.
Swami Ramdev is due to hold a 12-day yoga camp in Dehradun from 10 March.
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Call to tackle Asian heart risk
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British Asians have a higher heart disease risk |
Urgent action is needed to tackle high rates of heart disease and diabetes among British Asians, say
campaigners.
UK Asians are about 50% more likely to develop coronary heart disease than people of European origin,
British Heart Foundation research suggests.
One in five has also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, compared with 3% of the general population.
The BHF blames unhealthy lifestyles of Asians in the West, urging healthcare efforts to identify
those at risk.
Campaigners launched their call for more concerted action at the House of Commons last week, on the
same day the BHF study was published emphasising the importance of identifying and treating those at risk as quickly as possible.
Excess weight
Lead author Professor Paul Durrington, from the University of Manchester, said: "Of immediate concern
are the high rates of untreated diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressure amongst South East Asians in
the UK. "The good news is that the final outcomes of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack
and stroke, could be reduced significantly by identifying and addressing risk factors earlier on."
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 Healthcare professionals should be aware of the lower risk thresholds for their South Asian patients 
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BHF research reports that South Asian men and women are more likely than the general population to carry excess weight around
the waist - a leading risk factor for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Professor Sudhesh Kumar, of the University of Warwick, said recent studies had shown that waist measurement
could provide an accurate way to assess cardiovascular risk.
"If you are an Asian woman and have a waist circumference of more than 80cm or a man with a waist circumference
of 90cm you are at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes and should seek advice from a healthcare professional. "Healthcare professionals should be aware of the lower risk thresholds for their South Asian patients."
Community action
A pilot project in South Warwickshire has already been working with local Asian communities to encourage
healthier lifestyles. The organisers, who include the University of Warwick and South Warwickshire
Primary Care Trust, have developed a DVD for healthcare professionals and South Asian communities. It
shows how small changes to diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on cardiovascular health. Zoe
Harrison, of the charity Diabetes UK, said: "Diabetes can lead to devastating health problems, including heart disease and
stroke.
"As people from the South Asian communities are up to six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
than the white population, we welcome any initiative which can help raise awareness among the Asian communities and curb the
current epidemic." (Source: BBC) |
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