health - HIV/AIDS Flashcards
aids/hiv (23 cards)
what is HIV and AIDS?
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, AIDS happens at the most advanced stage of the HIV infection
how does HIV target the body?
HIV targets the white blood cells in your body which weakens the immune system.
how does HIV make it easier to get sick? ( what kind of diseases)
it makes it easier to get tuberculosis, infections and some cancers
how does HIV spread?
HIV is spread from bodily fluids of an infected person, including blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal fluids.
how does HIV NOT spread?
HIV doesn’t spread through kissing, hugs, or sharing food.
cause - boombayah
HIV can spread through any type of unprotected sex if the person has the virus
cause - whats the virus called
HIV infection is caused by human immunodeficiency virus
cause - how can it be transfered needle wise
HIV Can be transferred through sharing drug needles and syringes contaminated with infected blood
cause - how do babies get HIV
New-born babies are at risk of getting HIV from their mum if they are HIV positive, this happens from breastfeeding or birth.
cause - a lack of what type of care?
lack of preventative care, advice or medication can cause the virus to develop into aids
cause - teachings?
Lack of Education in health and sexual health on how the disease is transmitted
impact - tourism
loss in tourist income if it becomes known that there are specific problems with diseases in that area
impact - what happens to the death rate and life expectancy?
The death rate will increase, and life expectancy will decrease
impact - who looks after who?
Many children are orphaned and are looked after by their elderly grandparents or older siblings
impact - how does it effect if your less productive
People who are ill tend to be less productive with many working days lost through illness. ( less jobs and wealth)
impact - what is less produced?
less food will be produced so it will lead to starvation
impact - y do children give up school
children give up school to look after family members so are less educated
strategies - what is made free
condoms are available for free, helping reduce the spread of HIV
strategies - what increases awareness?
AID awareness programs and ads increase awareness
strategies - whats screened?
Blood is screened before use in transfusion
strategies - what has been introduced?
Health education programs have been introduced to limit the spread
strategies - what type of drugs are available
Antiretroviral drugs are now available in some developing countries and help reduce the symptoms of patients
strategies - explain the needle exchange program
Needle exchange programs provide clean needles and safe disposal of contaminated needles
