VD on Bali causing concern

VD on Bali causing concern

DENPASAR, Bali: Sexually transmitted diseases on the tourist
island are drawing concern from the local office of the
Indonesian Family Planning Association.

Association chairman Made Molin Budiasa attributed the high
prevalence of venereal and reproductive diseases to Bali's
tourism activities and the number of visitors to the island.

Intensive contact with the outside world has brought about
positive values, but also negative elements such as promiscuity,
drugs and unwanted pregnancies, he said in a workshop.

The latest data shows that Bali has 33 people with the Human
Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) that can cause AIDS. Eleven of
those have developed AIDS, Antara reported.

Budiasa said reproductive health problems in Bali have been
aggravated by the fact that talking about reproductive matters is
still considered taboo among Balinese. (31)