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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
There are not travel or residency restrictions tied to HIV status in Chile. You can also legally carry antiretroviral medication for your personal use.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=47 CHILE - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | |||
In recent years, Chile has seen growth in its HIV infection rate, particularly among young people. The HIV infection rate increased by 35% and the AIDS-related death rate increased by 34% between 2010-2016.<ref name="unaids_chile">[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/chile UNAIDS - Chile]</ref> Health experts point to many reasons why, including a generally conservative culture, lack of proper education or attention paid to HIV, and a lack of public policies to target early detection.<ref name="usnews_hivchile">[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2017-09-14/chile-battles-an-alarmingly-high-rate-of-new-hiv-infections Young, Carefree and HIV-Positive]</ref> It is estimated that about 0.6% of the adult population is living with HIV, and that 70% of people living with HIV know their status. Furthermore, it is believed that about 59% of children and adults who are HIV-positive are receiving ART.<ref name="unaids_chile" /> | |||
Regarding HPV, Chile has a national vaccination program. As the HPV Information Centre reports, "Current estimates indicate that every year 1441 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 734 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the 4th most frequent cancer among women in Chile and the 2nd most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. About 2.5% of women in the general population are estimated to harbour cervical HPV-16/18 infection at a given time, and 85.7% of invasive cervical cancers are attributed to HPVs 16 or 18."<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/CHL_FS.pdf Chile - Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref> | Regarding HPV, Chile has a national vaccination program. As the HPV Information Centre reports, "Current estimates indicate that every year 1441 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 734 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the 4th most frequent cancer among women in Chile and the 2nd most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. About 2.5% of women in the general population are estimated to harbour cervical HPV-16/18 infection at a given time, and 85.7% of invasive cervical cancers are attributed to HPVs 16 or 18."<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/CHL_FS.pdf Chile - Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref> | ||
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* The government provides free antiretroviral therapy for Chilean citizens.<ref name="usnews_hivchile" /> | |||
* [http://www.asosida.cl Asamblea de Organizaciones Sociales y ONG's con trabajo en VIH/SIDA - ASOSIDA]: Address: San Ignacio N° 165, Santiago, Telephone: +5626720000, Fax: +5626720000. Email: asambleavih@gmail.com | * [http://www.asosida.cl Asamblea de Organizaciones Sociales y ONG's con trabajo en VIH/SIDA - ASOSIDA]: Address: San Ignacio N° 165, Santiago, Telephone: +5626720000, Fax: +5626720000. Email: asambleavih@gmail.com | ||
* [http://www.caletasur.cl Corporación Caleta Sur]: Address: Buenaventura 03906, Lo Espejo, Santiago. Telephone: +56 2 5640388. Email: caletasur@caletasur.cl | * [http://www.caletasur.cl Corporación Caleta Sur]: Address: Buenaventura 03906, Lo Espejo, Santiago. Telephone: +56 2 5640388. Email: caletasur@caletasur.cl | ||