New figures reveal sharp increase in HIV among young gay men

Young gay and bisexual men have been warned the risk of contracting HIV has grown significantly. As new figures revealed a four-fold increase in new diagnoses among those aged between 25 and 34, the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (Glen) said sexual health education and targeting HIV prevention measures were critical. Director of Gay HIV Strategies at the network Tiernan Brady insisted raising awareness and promoting testing among gay and bisexual men can lead to a reduction in infection rates. (Times) >