Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the United States

Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the United States
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Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 3319816535
ISBN-13 : 9783319816531
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Book Synopsis Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the United States by : Eric R. Wright

Download or read book Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the United States written by Eric R. Wright and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States using the concept of syndemics to contextualize the risk of both well-known, and a few lesser-known, subpopulations that experience disproportionately high rates of HIV and/or AIDS within the United States. Since discovery, HIV/AIDS has exposed a number of social, psychological, and biological aspects of disease transmission. The concept of “syndemics,” or “synergistically interacting epidemics” has emerged as a powerful framework for understanding both the epidemiological patterns and the myriad of problems associated with HIV/AIDS around the world and within the United States. The book considers the disparities in HIV/AIDS in relation to social aspects, risk behavior and critical illness comorbidities. It updates and enhances our understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States and contributes to the expanding literature on the role of syndemics in shaping the public’s health.​


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