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HIV/AIDS |
Human Immunodefiency Virus causes the illness AIDS |
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Takes a while for the symptons to create a massive impact on lifestyle, a graduate decline in a persons health and increase independance on state and medication. |
Huge financial implications of drug combinations. Massive impact on economic development of countries with high rates of HIV/AIDS. NO CURE AT PRESENT |
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Distribution |
Sub - Saharan Africa, Southern Africa - 26% Adult. Swaziland, Botswana, Lesotho all 20%+ The top 20 countries with HIV/AIDS are all in Africa. |
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Impacts on Health. |
Infects the immune system - weakens. No protection against pneumonia. Can lead to rare forms of cancer. |
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Impacts on Lifestyle. |
Constant medication, treatment and appointments. Costly medical care. Treated like an outcast. Pressure on family members. |
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“Currently, 262,000 people, representing a quarter of the population, rely on food aid due to poverty, drought and the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic” United Nations, 2006 |
Impacts on the Economy Inability to work. Poverty TRAP. Costly Medication. |