Friday 5 October 2012

Making wise choices

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Looking at today’s society we are affected by a virus that is killing millions each and every year. Yes we know the stats about 40 million people are dying but the real shock is that 38 %( 500 000 are affected daily) of those people are youngsters under the age of 25. This means that a majority of today and tomorrow’s youth will not even get to reach the age of 30. What is causing this? Read more
·         Could it be negligence
·         Peer pressure
·         Alcohol or drug abuse or
·         Lack of knowledge
According to the World Health Organization a majority of young people put their lives at risk every day. A majority of people die at a young age due to what they have done at a younger age. My question here is whether we really living the way we should. This has nothing to do with the careers we choose or who you are surrounded by. If you had to look back 10 years from now would you be proud of yourself or of what you have done. Yes everyone is tired of hearing about testing for HIV/AIDS and about how precautious you should be but are you really? Read more

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A majority of young people are sexually active and the ages are getting younger. My point here is that I think it is important to know your status; nobody wants to sit with the fear of not wanting to know their status because of being negligent. Know were you stand and keep safe so you can protect yourself and other people. Despite sex being a major contribution to the HIV/AIDS pandemic the fact remains that nobody is really safe and no one can say it will never happen to me. So the important thing here is to start with yourself and always make choices that will benefit you not destroy you. The only regret you will have is not knowing your status. So protect your future and your health!!!! Read more
Leave regrets behind!!!!