Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues - With Access (Custom)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues - With Access (Custom)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781323045237
Author: Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 2QC
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The fact that the governments be concerned about public health and supply drugs for the treatment of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) to the needy people.

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AIDS is classified as a STD(sexually transmitted disease), which is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It transmits from the affected person when he/she indulges in unprotected sex or use needles for drug abuse. A majority of poverty stricken African population is affected by this disease because for them, selling their body for sex seems to be the only way to earn money.

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