VIGS in afrika, met spesiale verwysing na Suid-Afrika

VIGS in afrika, met spesiale verwysing na Suid-Afrika

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It is generally accepted that Africa is the continent that is most seriously affected by the AIDS epidemic.As a result of under-reporting, the actual incidence of AIDS may be more than ten times higher than indicated by the official figures.The majority of females of child-bearing age can be infected within the next blunt wraps 4-6 years.Infant mortality is expected to increase dramatically.

Up to 50% of babies born to HIV-infected mothers are also infected.Most of these babies will develop an AIDS-related illness and die at a very young age.Twelve factors have been identified which place the black population of South-Africa among the highest risk groups in the world.No vaccine toys or cure is available at this stage.

Education of the general population, with the aim to bring about a change in sexual practices, is the only way to prevent a demographic catastrophe in this country.