HIV AIDS

this Title Examines One Of The World's Critical Issues, Hiv/aids. Readers Will Learn The Historical Background Of The Issue, Leading Up To Its Current And Future Impact On Society. Discussed In Detail Are The Global Impacts Of Hiv/aids, Medications To Help Infected Persons, And Medical Research And Education To Prevent Contraction Of Hiv/aids. Also Covered Are Prejudices Surrounding Hiv/aids And How This Contributes To Misinformation And Discrimination. Worldwide And Nationwide Programs To Combat Hiv/aids, Such As Unaids And Pepfar, Are Also Introduced. Engaging Text, Informative Sidebars, And Color Photographs Present Information Realistically, Leaving Readers With A Thorough, Honest Interpretation Of Hiv/aids. Features Include A Timeline, Facts, Additional Resources, Web Sites, A Glossary, A Bibliography, And An Index. Essential Issues Is A Series In Essential Library, An Imprint Of Abdo Publishing Company. Credits......Page 5 Table of Contents......Page 6 1: Left Lonely in Uganda......Page 7 2: Overview of a Pandemic......Page 15 3: Breaking Families......Page 27 4: HIV and the Cycle of Poverty......Page 39 5: HIV in the United States......Page 51 6: How Prejudices Take a Toll......Page 63 7: Prevention and Treatment......Page 75 8: Offering Hope......Page 85 Timeline......Page 97 Essential Facts......Page 101 Additional Resources......Page 103 Glossary......Page 105 Source Notes......Page 107 Index......Page 109 About the Author......Page 113 Provides an overview of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, including the history, risk factors, social issues, prevention and treatment, and steps being taken worldwide to combat HIV A medical mystery Body of evidence The victims The victims fight back Survey the scene Partners in crime Do no harm Support groups Catching a killer.