This document provides statistics and information about HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some key points:
- 70% of the estimated 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS globally are in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 90% of the world's HIV-infected children.
- Most children infected with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa will not survive to their 5th birthday.
- 17 million Africans have died from AIDS since the epidemic began in the late 1970s.
8. 17 million Africans have already died since the epidemic began in the late 1970’s.
9. Within 10 years the average life expectancy in 11 countries in Africa will drop below 40 as HIV/AIDS continues to shorten life spans.
10. The pandemic will peak in 2013It was also predicted that in 2015 the number of Aids-sick persons would be about three quarters of a million, with a projected 5.4 million HIV-positive persons
15. VIGS – Verworwe Immuniteitsgebrek SindroomHIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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17. VIGS - die immuunsisteem is bykans totaal vernietig - CD4 telling is minder as 200 per m3 bloedHIV is the initial infection with few symptoms AIDS - the immune system is almost completely destroyed– CD4 count less than 200 per m3 blood
18. Waaruit bestaan bloed?What does blood consist of? Plasma Rooibloedselle Witbloedselle Plasma Red blood cells White blood cells
21. Dra CO2 en afval weg van spiereCarries oxygen to muscles and organs Carries CO2 and waste away from tissue
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24. Wanneer die immuunstelsel afgebreek is, kan die liggaam nie siektes beveg nie en iets soos ʼn gewone verkoue kan dodelik raakHIV attacks white blood cells and breaks the immune system down When the immune system is not working well they body can’t fight disease and something like a common cold can become deadly
66. Lugweginfeksies, koorsblare en swaminfeksiesLasts for +- ten years - few symptoms There may be swollen glands Low level of HIV in the blood Visible weightloss Respiratory infections, cold sores, fungal infections
81. Opportunistiese siektes en kankers raak dodelikThe immune system weakens CD4 count below 200 per 1ml3 blood Symptoms severe –AIDS Opportunistic diseases and cancers become deadly
91. Help die immuunstelsel om skade wat deur MIV aangerig is te herstelKeeps HIV levels low Slows down weakening of the immune system Allows recovery from damage done by HIV
104. Onthouding/ Abstinence It is the only 100 % effective method of not acquiring HIV/AIDS. Refraining from sexual contact: oral, anal, or vaginal. Refraining from intravenous drug use
105. Monogamie/ Monogamous Relationships A mutually monogamous (only one sex partner) relationship with a person who is not infected with HIV HIV testing before intercourse is necessary to prove your partner is not infected
106. Veiligeseks/ Safe sex Use condoms (female or male) every time you have sex (vaginal or anal) Always use latex or polyurethane condom (not a natural skin condom) Always use a latex barrier during oral sex