AIDS tendencies in São Mateus microregion, state of Espírito Santo, and Brazil from 1999 to 2008
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;46(1): 92-96, Jan.-Feb. 2013. graf
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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.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
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Epidemias
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2013
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Article