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The American will distribute female condoms

authorities from the U.S. capital have decided to start distributing the female condom, wrote The Washington Post. So far, no one city in the U.S. such steps been taken.

500 thousand female condoms will be given away for free in beauty salons, shops and schools in walking distance, which are located in areas with high level of HIV infection, reports Medportal.

This kind of female barrier contraceptives appeared on the shelves of U.S. stores as early as 1993, but due to the high prices are not very popular to enjoy. The new model, manufactured by Female Health Co and used in Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia, much cheaper. In addition to free distribution in these places, it will be sold in pharmacies in Washington, along with other means of contraception.

“Wherever available male condoms should be available to women” – has made new strategy of government head of capital management for the HIV / AIDS Hadad Shannon (Shannon Hader).

According to the latest statistics, in Washington, DC are infected with HIV about three percent of the population, representing more than 15 thousands of people. Currently, this infection is the leading cause of death among black American women aged 25 to 34 years.