Burden and changes in HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality in Southern Africa Development Community Countries, 1990–2017

Burden and changes in HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality in Southern Africa Development Community Countries, 1990–2017

Abstract Background The 16 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries remain the epicentre of the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Anti-retroviral treatment (ART) has improved survival and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV,...

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Main Authors: Philimon N. Gona, Clara M. Gona, Suha Ballout, Sowmya R. Rao, Ruth Kimokoti, Chabila C. Mapoma, Ali H. Mokdad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV/AIDS; mortality
Morbidity; DALYs
Trends
SADC countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08988-9

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