This booklet provides current facts about AIDS and HIV: what it is, how the virus is transmitted, its prevalence among various population groups, symptoms of HIV infection, strategies for prevention, and more. It also covers the legal, social, medical, and ethical issues related to AIDS and HIV. After publication, additional updates are posted to the website. It is available for 1.00 dollars when combined with any McGraw-Hill product to create a package.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
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Höhe: 228 mm
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978-0-697-29428-9 (9780697294289)
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Part I: WHAT IS HIV/AIDS?A. Self-TestB. Brief History of HIV/AIDS in AmericaC. What is HIV/AIDS?D. The Apparent Incubation Period and Usual Course of HIV/AIDSE. What are the General Symptoms?F. What are the Common Illness Patterns Associated with AIDS?Part II: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE AIDS? WHO ARE THEY? WHERE ARE THEY?A. How Many People Have AIDS?B. Where are the People with AIDS?C. AIDS Cases by Metropolitan Area, Through January 1, 1999D. Who are the People with AIDS?E. The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women and ChildrenPart III: HOW DO YOU CONTRACT AIDS?A. High Risk BehaviorB. Sexual BehaviorC. Drug AbuseD. Blood Supply and TransfusionE. Casual Transmissions (The Transmission of HIV/AIDS without Sexual Contact or Injectable Intravenous Drug Use)Part IV: HOW CAN YOU PREVENT AIDS?A. Establishing and Maintaining Caring, Loving RelationshipsB. Specific Precautions: Caring Persons Can Take To Avoid HIV/AIDS RiskC. If You are Sexually Active D. Drug UseE. Donate to Blood BanksF. Vaccines, Drugs, and CuresSummary: Preventing HIV/AIDSAppendixesA: The Centers for Disease Control Revised; Definitions of AIDS as of January, 1993B: Ten Points for World AIDS Day: AIDS and the FamilyC: Costs of Commonly Used Agents and Laboratory Test for an HIV-infected AdultD: A Technical Description of HIV-1TransmissionReferencesGlossary
