Prevention of Hiv/Aids and Drug Abuse

Today, beyond the range of any previous global epidemic, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), has reached the proportions of a pandemic, having infected millions and promising to infect millions more. In many developing countries the HIV / AIDS epidemic is spreading rapidly. The present book focuses on the association between drug use and HIV infection and addresses the challenges that professionals and policy makers must confront in shaping national and local policies, developing and implementing preventive polices and providing treatment and rehabilitative services. It is also aimed at governmental and non-governmental organizations and those involved in the planning, coordination and implementation of strategies and programmes for HIV prevention among injecting drug users. About The Author:- A recognized Physician and Science writer Dr. G.C. Satpathy, also recipient of several national awards and president’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service. He has been made honorary adviser to “American Society of Biographies”. With three decades of experience in Central Reserve Police Forces, Dr. Satpathy has as many as six publications to his credit including the seven volumes Encyclopaedia of AIDS published last year. Contents:- Preface ? Trends in HIV/AIDS Incidence ? Challenges of HIV/AIDS Education ? HIV Surveillance ?HIV/AIDS Prevention ? HIV and Sexual Behavioural ? Access to HIV/AIDS ? Aids Education in India ? Aids Education in Sri Lanka ? Bibliography ? Index The Title 'Prevention of Hiv/Aids and Drug Abuse written/authored/edited by G.C. Satpathy', published in the year 2003. The ISBN 9788190179959 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is HEALTH / HOME SCIENCE / Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-