Alan Whiteside

HIV & AIDS: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198727491
author:
Alan Whiteside
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford 2 edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
17 x 1.5 x 11.2 cm
Genre:
Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Alan Whiteside,HIV & AIDS: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions),OUP Oxford,0198727496,Current Affairs & Issues,Aids & Hiv,Medical,Aids (Acquired Immune
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HIV and AIDS: A Very Short Introduction by Alan Whiteside provides a comprehensive overview of the disease, its impact, and the latest developments in understanding and treatment. The epidemic, which was once considered one of the worst global health crises since the Black Death, has stabilised, with the worst affected regions being southern and eastern Africa. However, HIV/AIDS remains a pressing public health issue, particularly in marginalised populations. The book explores the science behind the disease, the international and local politics surrounding it, and the devastating consequences of HIV/AIDS. It also examines the challenges of making antiviral treatment available to all who require it, and the growing movement of 'Treatment as Prevention'. Alan Whiteside's introduction offers a nuanced understanding of the disease and its implications for humanity. By exploring the complexities of HIV/AIDS, this book provides a valuable insight into the disease and its impact on individuals and communities.

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