HIV Epidemics in the European Region

HIV Epidemics in the European Region
Author: Lucy Platt
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1464803897

This report describes the dynamics of HIV epidemics among vulnerable and high risk populations in the European region, in particular people who inject drugs, sex workers, and men who have sex with men. It aims to inform future HIV responses and guide HIV prevention surveillance and research.

Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe

Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe
Author: Michel Hubert
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2022-03-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1000029654

Originally published in 1998 Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe is detailed study comparing the major population surveys on sexual behaviour and HIV/AIDS carried out in Europe at the time of publication. Leading European researchers explore the differences and similarities between European countries in patterns of sexual behaviour and responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As well as providing an empirical and methodological base for future research, the comparative analyses lead researchers, policy makers, health-educators and the media to new insights and a deeper understanding of issues that are of central concern in many countries. The chapters include discussion of data on sexual initiation, homosexual and bisexual behaviour, sexual practices, sexual partners, risk behaviour, STDs, preventive practices, the normative context, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS. The book results from a major European Concerted Action, funded by the European Union Biomedical and Health Research programme (BIOMED), and coordinated by the Centre d'Etudes Sociologiques of the Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis, Brussels, Belgium. It follows Sexual Interactions and HIV Risk, published in 1997.

Emerging Infectious Diseases from the Global to the Local Perspective

Emerging Infectious Diseases from the Global to the Local Perspective
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2001-03-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309171105

In October 1999, the Forum on Emerging Infections of the Institute of Medicine convened a two-day workshop titled "International Aspects of Emerging Infections." Key representatives from the international community explored the forces that drive emerging infectious diseases to prominence. Representatives from the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe made formal presentations and engaged in panel discussions. Emerging Infectious Diseases from the Global to the Local Perspective includes summaries of the formal presentations and suggests an agenda for future action. The topics addressed cover a wide range of issues, including trends in the incidence of infectious diseases around the world, descriptions of the wide variety of factors that contribute to the emergence and reemergence of these diseases, efforts to coordinate surveillance activities and responses within and across borders, and the resource, research, and international needs that remain to be addressed.

Society at a Glance 2019 OECD Social Indicators

Society at a Glance 2019 OECD Social Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2019-03-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9264312854

This report, the ninth edition of the biennial OECD overview of social indicators, addresses the growing demand for quantitative evidence on social well-being and its trends. This year’s edition presents 25 indicators, several of which are new, and includes data for 36 OECD member countries and ...

HIV/AIDS in Europe

HIV/AIDS in Europe
Author: World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2006
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9289022841

Tells the story of HIV/AIDS in Europe from a broad variety of perspectives: bio-medical, social, cultural, economic and political. The authors are leading experts from across the region and include both the infected and the affected, be they doctors or former drug users, United Nations employees or gay men, public health researchers or community activits. They describe how, from the first documented cases in 1981 to the present era of antiretroviral management, controlling the human inmmunodeficiency virus in Europe has provided elusive.

Health at a Glance: Europe 2012

Health at a Glance: Europe 2012
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2012-11-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9264206590

This book presents a set of key indicators of health status, determinants of health, health care resources and activities, quality of care, health expenditure and financing in 35 European countries, including the 27 European Union member states, 5 candidate countries and 3 EFTA countries.

HIV/AIDS: A Very Short Introduction

HIV/AIDS: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Alan Whiteside
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2008-01-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0192806920

Providing an introduction to HIV/AIDS, this book explains the science, the international and local politics, the demographics and the devastating consequences of the disease. This book is aimed at general readers interested in the science, the epidemiology and the social effects of the disease which has killed 20 million.