Claim: Clark County ranks first in nation in syphilis rates.
Verdict: SUPPORTS

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title: Tuskegee syphilis experiment
text: untreated syphilis in a group of black men for 6 to 9 months, and then follow up with a treatment phase. When he understood the intention of other study members to use deceptive practices, Clark disagreed with the plan to conduct an extended study. He retired the year after the study began. Although Clark is usually assigned blame for conceiving the Tuskegee Study, Thomas Parran Jr. is equally, if not more, deserving of originating the notion of a non-treatment experiment in Macon County, Alabama. As the Health Commissioner of New York State (and former head of the PHS Venereal Disease

title: Jefferson County, Alabama
text: For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.50 males. In 2007 Jefferson County had the highest rate of syphilis cases per 100,000 in the US, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The median income for a household in the county was $36,868, and the median income for a family was $45,951. Males had a median income of $35,954 versus $26,631 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,892. About 11.60% of families and 14.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.20% of those under age 18

title: Clark County, Idaho
text: Clark County, Idaho Clark County is a rural county in the U.S. state of Idaho; its county seat and largest city is Dubois. As of the 2010 Census, the county had a population of 982, making it the least populous county in the state (trading places with Camas County). Establishment of stage coach stops along the route between Salt Lake City and the Montana mine were established at Beaver Canyon ( named after Beaver Creek (Camas Creek) ) and Dry Creek (now Dubois) in 1864. Originally part of Alturas County, both locations were transferred to Oneida County in 1877. They

title: Clark County, Idaho
text: Macoy Ward. The county also has other County officials like Sheriff, County Clerk, Attorney, Coroner, Treasurer, and Assesor. Clark County, Idaho Clark County is a rural county in the U.S. state of Idaho; its county seat and largest city is Dubois. As of the 2010 Census, the county had a population of 982, making it the least populous county in the state (trading places with Camas County). Establishment of stage coach stops along the route between Salt Lake City and the Montana mine were established at Beaver Canyon ( named after Beaver Creek (Camas Creek) ) and Dry Creek (now

title: HIV/AIDS in Taiwan
text: population has high rates of syphilis, 8.1–13.8%, depending on the city. Taiwanese male homosexual and bisexual HIV-1/AIDS patients have also been diagnosed with significantly higher rates of syphilis than have heterosexual patients. Furthermore, the percentage of homosexual or bisexual HIV-1/AIDS patients under the age of 20 years is significantly higher than that of heterosexual patients, 3.0% versus 1.7%. One of the primary factors that leads to HIV risk is the lack of accurate information on risky behaviors that lead to HIV contraction increases the risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Taiwan's clinical spectrum of AIDS patients is

title: Clark County, Indiana
text: have jurisdiction to hear Ordinance violations and misdemeanor prosecutions, as well as civil actions where the amount in controversy does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). Judgments in the City and Town Courts may be appealed de novo to the Clark Circuit Court. In addition, Clark Superior Court #3 maintains a Small Claims Docket. Local Rules of Practice may also limit the ability of a Court to hear certain cases. Judgments in other Courts may be appealed to the Indiana Court of appeals or the Indiana Supreme Court. The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are assisted by 3 Magistrates, who

title: Clark County Commission
text: of 7 members (Dario Herrera, Erin Kenny, Mary Kincaid-Chauncey and Lance Malone) for bribery and corruption and were sentenced to federal prison terms for crimes committed while in office. All 4 of them were members of the Democratic Party. Clark County Commission The Clark County Board of County Commissioners is the governmental organization that governs and runs Clark County, Nevada, providing services to the unincorporated areas. Its offices are located in Downtown Las Vegas. The commission is considered by many to be the most powerful governmental body in the state of Nevada. Each Commissioner is elected to a four-year term

title: Clark County Commission
text: Clark County Commission The Clark County Board of County Commissioners is the governmental organization that governs and runs Clark County, Nevada, providing services to the unincorporated areas. Its offices are located in Downtown Las Vegas. The commission is considered by many to be the most powerful governmental body in the state of Nevada. Each Commissioner is elected to a four-year term and represents one of seven districts, designated A-G. Members as of 2017 The Clark County Commissioners as a group sit on the following boards: The corruption scandal within the Clark County Commission led to the conviction of 4 out

title: Michael Petrelis
text: rising rates of syphilis among gay men in San Francisco. On November 28, 2001, Petrelis and Pasquarelli appeared before the San Francisco County Superior Court for a hearing on civil harassment suits by two public health officials, and five "San Francisco Chronicle" editors and reporters who claimed they received threatening phone calls. In the courthouse hallway after the hearing, San Francisco Police Department officers arrested Petrelis and Pasquarelli. The activists were charged with criminal conspiracy, stalking, and making terrorist threats against newspaper reporters and public health officials. Petrelis' bail was set at $500,000; Pasquarelli's bail was set at $600,000. On

title: Clark County, Missouri
text: Brian Munzlinger (R-Williamstown). All of Clark County is included in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Clark County, Missouri Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the county's population was 7,139. Its county seat is Kahoka. The county was organized December 16, 1836 and named for William Clark, leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and later Governor of Missouri Territory. Clark County is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Missouri folklorist Margot Ford McMillen

title: Clark County, Nevada
text: and the average family size was 3.26. The median age was 35.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $56,258 and the median income for a family was $63,888. Males had a median income of $43,693 versus $35,324 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,422. About 8.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. Clark County Government is run by the Clark County Commission which consists of seven members who are elected

title: Clark County, Idaho
text: 5.9% of those age 65 or over. The public schools in the county are operated by Clark County School District #161, headquartered in Dubois. Clark County High School competes in athletics in the Rocky Mountain Conference in IHSAA 1A Division II; the school colors are orange and black and its mascot is a bobcat. The County has participated in every Presidential election since the election of 1920. The County has voted for every Republican candidate except in 1932 when it voted for the Democratic candidate Franklin Roosevelt giving him 54% of the vote. As of March 15, 2018 there are

title: Clark County, Indiana
text: Avenue in downtown Jeffersonville, and has a council of 7 elected officials. The Clark County Council of 2015 includes: The three elected Clark County Commissioners are: Other county office holders are as follows: As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 110,232 people, 44,248 households, and 29,474 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 47,776 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 87.1% white, 6.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those

title: Clark County, Idaho
text: 363 registered voters in the county. There are 291 registered Republican's, 51 voters are unaffiliated, 17 are registered Democrats and 2 people registered to each the Constitution and Libertarian Parties. The County is represented in the United States House of Representatives by Republican Mike Simpson of the 2nd Congressional District. It is represented in the United States Senate by Republicans Mike Crapo and James Risch. The County is in the 35th Legislature district. It is represented by Republican Senator Jeff Siddoway. And Republican representatives Van Burtenshaw and Karey Hanks. The County has 3 County Commissioners Nick Hillman, Greg Shenton, and

title: Clark County, Nevada
text: County Detention Center (CCDC). The present department was created in 1973 when the Clark County Sheriff's Department merged with the Las Vegas Police Department. Other entities with police forces include University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Clark County School District, and cities such as Henderson, Mesquite, Boulder City and North Las Vegas. The Clark County Park Police is responsible for all of the parks operated by the county and some selected special venues, such as the Clark County Amphitheater, Clark County Archery Range, and the Desert Rose Golf Course. The Regional Justice Center replaced the Clark County Courthouse in 2005,

title: Clark County Water Reclamation District
text: decree in August 1954. Prior to that time, the treatment of sewage in unincorporated Clark County was by means of cesspools, septic tanks, and several small treatment plants operated by the hotels along the Las Vegas Strip. The continuing growth of both the tourist and residential portions of the community pointed out the need for more sanitary and efficient means of treating the wastewater. The District collects and reclaims an average of per day of wastewater. Current plans call for expansion of the district's facility to allow for up to per day of wastewater to be treated, which will be

title: Clark County Courier
text: Clark County Courier The Clark County Courier is a weekly newspaper published in Clark, South Dakota, United States. The newspaper serves the counties of Clark and Codington. It is published and edited by Bill Krikac and has a circulation of 1,880. The "Courier" is published on Wednesdays. The first newspaper in Clark County, the "Clark Pilot", was established by E.F. Conklin in 1880, nine years before South Dakota became the 40th U.S. state. The "Pilot" consolidated with another early newspaper, the "Clark Review" in 1887 and was published as the "Pilot-Review". The "Clark Republic" was first published in 1901 with

title: 2009 flu pandemic in the United States by state
text: have occurred in King County. 115 confirmed cases, one probable case, and one death have been reported in Snohomish County. Thirty-one confirmed cases have also been identified in Pierce County, while seven cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Clark County, bordering the city of Portland, Oregon. Thurston County and Yakima County have reported five cases each. Spokane County and Whatcom County have reported four cases each. Kitsap County and Mason County have each reported three cases. Two cases have been reported in Island County and Skagit County. One case each has been reported in Douglas County, Grays Harbor

title: Clark County, Indiana
text: collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government. Courts: The Clark County Judicial System consists of 8 Courts: Clark Circuit Court (Judge Daniel Moore) Clark Superior Court #1 (Judge Vicki Carmichael) Clark Superior Court #2 (Judge Jerome Jacobi) Clark Superior Court #3 (Judge Joe P. Weber) Jeffersonville City Court - Office Expired December 31, 2015 Charlestown City Court (Judge George Waters) Clarksville Town Court (Judge Samuel Gwin) Sellersburg Town Court (Judge Thomas Lowe) By statute, the Circuit and Superior Courts have unlimited jurisdiction with the power to hear all civil and criminal cases. City and Town Courts

title: Clark County, Illinois
text: has won the county since. Clark County, Illinois Clark County is a county located in the southeastern part of U.S. state of Illinois, along the Indiana state line. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,335. Its county seat is Marshall. The county was named for George Rogers Clark, an officer who served in the American Revolution. Clark County was formed in 1819 out of Crawford County. At the time of its formation, Clark County included about a third of Illinois, and extended as far north as the present state of Wisconsin. In 1821 the northern part of Clark