Recognition of problem costs money, manpower and potential loss of face. High risk groups are often marginalized and highly unpopular in society. Tourism may be hurt. Foreign investment may be scared off. A high incidence of AIDS may suggest a sick society.
Some studies show decreased condom usage as sexuallt active teen boys become young men.
People afraid to be tested and found out. Societies pay price for officially-sanctioned discrimination because HIV will spread unnoticed and hidden for more years. The human rights people with AIDS and those thought to be HIV-positive should not be abused or violated. Human rights abuse of one citizen, diminishes the rights of all citizens. V. Solving Problems with Current AIDS Education Curricula and Public Health Campaigns.