Aids/HIV in Africa 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyCase studiesASAll boards Created by: Alice AutonCreated on: 25-04-13 22:17 Background about Aids/HIV Human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency virus Takes 8-10 years to destroy immune system Thought to be of started from a human biten by a monkey Symptoms of HIV may not be spotted for years 1 of 4 Causes of the Epidemic rumours of cures can spread e.g. sleeping with a virgin women forced to sleep with men sex workers are used by many far and wide poor hygine can cause spread through blood and equipment men have many children men refuse condoms many keep it a secret 2 of 4 Impacts on African Communities 13 million AIDs orphans strain on health services young people relied upon to bring in income due to poverty, people turn to prostitution 2.4million Africans have died of AIDs subsistence farmers cant feed themselves cant afford medicine 3 of 4 Strategies to Tackle the Epidemic education on contraception drug companies produce cheaper drugs provide alternative to sex industry reduce African debt help set up businesses United Nations fund £4.6billion towards it longer children are in education the less likely they are to be infected 4 of 4
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