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"Gen Z's Battle Against HIV Stigma: Insights from the 2023 Report"
health2 years ago

"Gen Z's Battle Against HIV Stigma: Insights from the 2023 Report"

A new study by GLAAD reveals that Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is the least knowledgeable about HIV compared to other age groups. Only 34% of Gen Z respondents considered themselves knowledgeable about the virus, and 5% were not even aware of it. This lack of knowledge is concerning as HIV transmission rates are highest among those aged 13-35. The study also found that many Americans still feel uncomfortable interacting with people living with HIV, and there has been an increase in discomfort compared to the previous year. The majority of respondents believe that HIV stigma still exists and that HIV prevention should be taught in schools.

"91 Life-Saving Facts You Never Knew Existed"
life-tips2 years ago

"91 Life-Saving Facts You Never Knew Existed"

People shared "real but crazy facts that could save your life" on social media, including tips on how to survive in different situations, such as choking, being stranded in a desert, or caught in a rip at the beach. Other tips included how to identify an electrical fire, how to deal with a dog running at you, and how to rescue someone from water. The appeal of random facts is that they increase our odds at survival and help us remember and reason about new information we encounter.