9781604539554

HIV/AIDS

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Overview

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.

ISBN-13

9781604539554

ISBN-10

1604539550

Weight

0.85 Pounds

Dimensions

9.53 x 6.02 x 0.51 In

List Price

$42.79

Format

-

Language

English

Pages

112 pages

Publisher

Published On

2010-01-01



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