HIV/AIDS
They may be nearly invisible, but infectious diseases can spread quickly across the world and cause deadly
results. Whether it is HIV/AIDS, SARS, Bird Flu, H1N1 or a form of hepatitis, infectious diseases impede
progress not only in developed countries, but also in the equally important developing countries. We can,
however, curb the spread of infectious diseases by strengthening our health care and increasing our research.
The question remains: will diseases succumb to collaborative management or will societies succumb to them?
OR WE CAN USE:
Infectious or noncommunicable diseases, many of which can be prevented or cured, kill more people than war
and conflict. Developing countries, where people are plagued by killers such as malaria and tuberculosis, are
especially vulnerable. HIV/AIDS is another major disease with effects on a global scale. The World Health
Organization estimated that in 2002, 11 million died from infectious diseases. Simple technology such as
mosquito nets, water filters, vaccines, and medicine are some short–term solutions, but in order to sustainably
prevent death by disease, we need to improve access, infrastructure, and education.
results. Whether it is HIV/AIDS, SARS, Bird Flu, H1N1 or a form of hepatitis, infectious diseases impede
progress not only in developed countries, but also in the equally important developing countries. We can,
however, curb the spread of infectious diseases by strengthening our health care and increasing our research.
The question remains: will diseases succumb to collaborative management or will societies succumb to them?
OR WE CAN USE:
Infectious or noncommunicable diseases, many of which can be prevented or cured, kill more people than war
and conflict. Developing countries, where people are plagued by killers such as malaria and tuberculosis, are
especially vulnerable. HIV/AIDS is another major disease with effects on a global scale. The World Health
Organization estimated that in 2002, 11 million died from infectious diseases. Simple technology such as
mosquito nets, water filters, vaccines, and medicine are some short–term solutions, but in order to sustainably
prevent death by disease, we need to improve access, infrastructure, and education.