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World's fastest-growing HIV epidemic is linked to crystal meth : NPR

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.
Best known as a tropical paradise and honeymoon destination, the island nation of Fiji now has the unfortunate distinction of facing two intertwined epidemics: HIV and addiction to crystal meth.
With HIV cases rising by 12-fold between 2010 and 2025,... [9553 chars]
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