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1
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What is HIV?

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HIV is a virus that destroys the immune system. It eventually causes AIDS, which causes death

2
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How is HIV/AIDS transmitted?

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Sexual contact
Sharing needles
Blood transfusions
Contaminated medical equipment

3
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How can HIV/AIDS be prevented?

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safe sex, screening blood donors and using sterile medical equipment

4
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What is distribution like of HIV/AIDS cases and why?

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66% of the population living with HIV/AIDS are in sub-Saharan Africa
People are reluctant to get tested for HIV/AIDS
People aren’t aware of what HIV is and aren’t informed of how they can avoid it, e.g. use of condoms.

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What is distribution life of HIV/AIDS deaths and why?

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70% of global deaths from HIV/AIDS occur in sub-Saharan Africa
High number of cases
Antiviral drugs that prolong life aren’t affordable or available