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What is the HIV epidemic?
AIDS is a virus, not a disease. You can only contract AIDS by first having HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). HIV/AIDScould be considered an epidemic by the millions of people who have died from the virus and our inability to control/cure it. Scientists have never been able to locate where HIV was 'born'.
What pandemic has affected life expectancies in sub-saharan Africa?
HIV and AIDS
What is a global outbreak of an infectious disease called?
A disease that has spread among a large number of people and across a large region such as a continent, or even worldwide is known as a pandemic. A current example (Winter 2009) would be H1N1 Swine Flu. See related links.
When is world aids day and who celebrates it?
World aids day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. World aids day, observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
What is the microorganism caused the HIV?
The microorganism in question is a retrovirus which we call HIV.
How many people suffer from AIDS?
The latest statistics of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic were published by UNAIDS in November 2009, and refer to the end of 2008. People living with HIV/AIDS in 2008: 33.4 million; see related link
Do you think it was right to legalize same-sex marriage in the event of HIV being pandemic?
Yes. HIV is not transmitted by marriage. HIV is transmitted by unprotected sex with an infected individual. The majority of gays and lesbians are not infected with HIV. And, a large pecentage of HIV-positive individuals are not gay. People will continue to pursue their own sex lives regardless of whether same-sex marriage is legalized. In fact, marriage actually reduces the number of sexual partners that one has and therefore is helpful in reducing the rate of HIV infection.
Which areas have been hit hardes by the AIDS pandemic?
Sub-sahran africa has a disproportionately high number of deaths and HIV infections.
What do people think about HIV AIDS?
What do you think about people who have HIV
How many people can play Pandemic at once?
Pandemic can be played by 2 to 4 players.
What has the author ANN STRODE written?
ANN STRODE has written: 'UNDERSTANDING THE INSTITUTIONAL DYNAMICS OF SOUTH AFRICA'S RESPONSE TO THE HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC'
How many people have HIV/AIDS in the us?
17,000,000,000 people have HIV in the us.
