Tuesday, November 14, 2006

 

Adolescent arrest history influences risk of acquiring HIV

Today, November 14, 2006, 17 hours ago
Adolescents with a history of arrest are at greater risk for HIV infection than adolescents with no arrest history, according to a new study published in the November issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center and Brown Medical School attribute higher rates of substance abuse, sexual risk behaviors and mental-health issues to the increased risk of infection.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-11/l-aah111406.php





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