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HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodefiency Virus causes the illness AIDS

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

Distribution

Sub - Saharan Africa, Southern Africa - 26% Adult.




Swaziland, Botswana, Lesotho all 20%+




The top 20 countries with HIV/AIDS are all in Africa.

Impacts on Health.

Infects the immune system - weakens.




No protection against pneumonia.




Can lead to rare forms of cancer.





Impacts on Lifestyle.

Constant medication, treatment and appointments.




Costly medical care.




Treated like an outcast.




Pressure on family members.

“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.