HIV prevalence in Chandigarh among the highest

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HIV prevalence in Chandigarh among the highest

Published: Monday, Aug 2, 2010,

Place: Chandigarh | Agency: PTI

The prevalence of HIV cases among high risk groups in Chandigarh is among the

highest in the country, the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) said

today.

" A close analysis of data reveals that the HIV prevalence rate among high risk

groups like drug users is among the highest in the country, " Dr Yujwal, National

Technical Adviser, NACO, said in Chandigarh.

At 26.1%, it is way above the national rate of 9.19%, he said.

A total of 5,594 people in the city had undergone screening in the first three

months of the year out of which 245 (4%) tested positive for the disease

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