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Alcohol, sex and violence: A dangerous cocktail that makes young women vulnerable to HIV
South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world, with adolescent girls and young women ages 15–24 at the highest risk of getting HIV. HIV prevalence among girls and women in this age group is roughly double that of their male peers.
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South Africa’s HIV epidemic is the largest globally, and adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 face the highest risk. HIV prevalence in this group is roughly twice that of male peers. Studies show that unequal power dynamics, difficulty negotiating condom use, and exposure to violence raise vulnerability. Heavy alcohol consumption or binge drinking can amplify these risks, further increasing HIV susceptibility.
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