KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- A study by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has shown that 95.5 per cent of youths aged between 13 and 24 years in the country know about HIV and AIDS.
Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said 46.3 per cent of the respondents were also aware about family planning methods.
The findings show that Malaysian youths are exposed to health care, she said in a statement in conjunction with World Population Day Tuesday.
The United Nations has chosen "Young People" as the theme for this year's celebration to signify the importance of empowering young people with knowledge and awareness of a healthy lifestyle.
Shahrizat said her ministry and its agencies would continue to enhance awareness on the perils of social decadence by organising various programmes for youths.
"The initiatives are aimed at encouraging society to lend a helping hand to make youth development programmes a success," she said.
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