AIDS tendencies in São Mateus microregion, state of Espírito Santo, and Brazil from 1999 to 2008
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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46(1): 92-96, Jan.-Feb. 2013. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
In Brazil, AIDS has been described as a multi-faceted pandemic. This study aimed to describe the trends of AIDS in São Mateus microregion, in Espírito Santo, and in Brazil, from 1999 to 2008.METHODS:
Data were collected from the Notification Offences System, and a trend analysis was made.RESULTS:
Microregion-based results are close to the state and national levels but with particular features that indicate the presence of regional sub-epidemics.CONCLUSIONS:
Despite progress in nearly thirty years of the epidemic, AIDS remains an incurable disease, and prevention is still the best defense against it together with the implementation of specific public policies.
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Main subject:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Epidemics
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR
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