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Science News for June 20, 2004


Denial of AIDS puts sailors and partners at risk

Nigerian naval personnel are putting themselves and their partners at risk by denying the existence of AIDS and engaging in risky sexual behaviors. A recent survey found that nearly half of sailors had sex with a female sex worker without using a condom, despite having good knowledge of AIDS-related information.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBMC Public Health·DateJun 20, 2004

The high price of fatigue

A study of 56,000 people from Wichita, Kansas found that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome causes a significant burden on the economy, with lost productivity estimated at $9.1 billion annually. The syndrome affects approximately 450,000 individuals nationwide, resulting in substantial economic losses and reduced household income.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalCost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation·DateJun 20, 2004