AIDS Epidemic Update, December 2006

AIDS Epidemic Update, December 2006 PDF

Author: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2007-03-07

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 9291735426

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This annual update reports on developments in the global HIV/AIDS epidemic and draws on the most recent data available to give global and regional estimates of its scope and human toll. Despite promising developments in global efforts to address the AIDS epidemic, including increased access to effective treatment and prevention programmes, the number of people living with HIV continues to grow, as does the number of deaths due to AIDS. Findings for 2006 include: the total number of people living with HIV is estimated at 39.5 million, 4.3 million new cases during the year and an estimated 2.9 million deaths. Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the brunt of the global epidemic with 63 per cent of all adults and children with HIV globally and with its epicentre in southern Africa. In the past two years, the number of people living with HIV increased in every region in the world, with the most striking increases in East Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where the number of people living with HIV in 2006 was over 21 per cent higher than in 2004.

AIDS Epidemic Update

AIDS Epidemic Update PDF

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe

Published: 2010-03-24

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 9291738328

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The annual AIDS epidemic update reports on the latest developments in the global AIDS epidemic. With maps and regional summaries, the 2009 edition provides the most recent estimates of the epidemic s scope and human toll and explores new trends in the epidemic's evolution.

Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa

Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa PDF

Author: Dean T. Jamison

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0821363980

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Current data and trends in morbidity and mortality for the sub-Saharan Region as presented in this new edition reflect the heavy toll that HIV/AIDS has had on health indicators, leading to either a stalling or reversal of the gains made, not just for communicable disorders, but for cancers, as well as mental and neurological disorders.

AIDS Epidemic Update, December 2007

AIDS Epidemic Update, December 2007 PDF

Author: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9789291736218

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This annual update provides global and regional estimates of AIDS and its impact. It also reviews the most recent data available from countries and discusses HIV trends in countries around the world. UNAIDS and WHO, together with experts from national AIDS programs and research institutions, regularly review and update the estimates as improved knowledge about the epidemic becomes available. They also draw on advances made in the methods of deriving estimates.

HIV and Disability

HIV and Disability PDF

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-11-17

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 030917712X

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus qualify for disability benefits. In this report, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity for determining disability benefits more accurately and quickly using the HIV Infection Listings.

The Changing HIV/AIDS Landscape

The Changing HIV/AIDS Landscape PDF

Author: Elizabeth Lule

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 0821376535

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HIV/AIDS reverses life expectancy gains, erodes productivity, consumes savings and dilutes growth efforts, threatening the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Africa.The report is the result of an extensive analytical and consultative process begun in 2006, that engaged more than 1,000 people from over 30 countries and many institutions mostly in Africa, as well as UN agencies, multilateral and bilateral donors, and foundations. The report reaffirms the Bank's commitment to combating HIV/AIDS in Africa, moving from its initial emergency response to the next phase, including the goal to provide at least US $250 million annually and to create an Africa HIV/AIDS Incentive Fund to enhance the evidence base, promote the multisectoral response and provide technical support, analysis and policy advice to countries.

Children and the Millennium Development Goals

Children and the Millennium Development Goals PDF

Author: Ki-mun Pan

Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9280642197

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"This report provides new information and analysis on how far the world has come in reducing child and maternal mortality and malnutrition, ensuring universal primary education, protecting children against abuse, exploitation and violence, and combating HIV/AIDS. It is based on an extensive and valuable set of reports by United Nations Member States, which show that results are mixed, but positive in many respects. In the five years since the Special Session, there has been progress in many countries; but the national reports make clear that actions are still needed everywhere to accelerate progress."--P. v.

Children and AIDS

Children and AIDS PDF

Author: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.

Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9280642669

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This second stocktaking report reviews advances over the year of 2007, assesses some of the most important actions and changes for children affected by AIDS. It also finds important gains in the areas of the "Four Ps" - the goals of the Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS initiative: prevent mother-to-children transmission of HIV; provide paediatric treatment; prevent infection among adolescents and young people; and protect and support children affected by HIV and AIDS. In addition, it also focuses on three major themes: strengthening communities and families; strong health, education and social welfare systems; and the challenge of measurement

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