Comprehend the Acronym and Its Implications
The abbreviation for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is AIDS. It refers to a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition that weakens the body's immune system.
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 37.7 million people worldwide were living with HIV in 2020. Of these, 680,000 were children under the age of 15.
Year | Number of People Living with HIV |
---|---|
2010 | 34 million |
2015 | 36.7 million |
2020 | 37.7 million |
Region | Number of People Living with HIV (2020) |
---|---|
Eastern and Southern Africa | 20.6 million |
Western and Central Africa | 5.0 million |
Asia and the Pacific | 5.8 million |
Latin America | 2.0 million |
North America and Western Europe | 1.5 million |
Example 1:
In 2019, a study published in The Lancet showed that a new drug regimen called dolutegravir-based therapy significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission among couples.
Example 2:
In 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the number of new HIV infections had declined by 7% since 2015.
Example 3:
In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new global strategy to end AIDS by 2030. The strategy focuses on increasing access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.
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